as in astonishing
causing wonder or astonishment
the staggering scope of the new construction on campus
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as in wobbling
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as in lurching
to move forward while swaying from side to side
I was so tired last night that I just staggered upstairs to bed without eating dinner
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as in faltering
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
a daunting problem that would make even the most decisive person stagger just a bit
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Recent Examples of staggering
Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Its most recent financial results exhibited the same staggering growth the company has enjoyed since its founding.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025
It was tasked with sorting through a staggering backlog of mail—millions of letters and packages—that had been collecting dust for more than two years.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
But Trump upped tariffs on China to a staggering total of 145 percent, prompting Beijing to up its own import tax to 125 percent and triggering a standoff between the global superpowers that experts have said isn’t sustainable.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
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America’s national debt now tops a staggering $36 trillion.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Its most recent financial results exhibited the same staggering growth the company has enjoyed since its founding.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025
It was tasked with sorting through a staggering backlog of mail—millions of letters and packages—that had been collecting dust for more than two years.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
But Trump upped tariffs on China to a staggering total of 145 percent, prompting Beijing to up its own import tax to 125 percent and triggering a standoff between the global superpowers that experts have said isn’t sustainable.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staggering
Adjective
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These mother-child relationships are wonderfully portrayed, but one of the series’ most astonishing details is Justin’s relationship with his father, Eric (Wood Harris).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Americans are accustomed to U.S. companies delivering astonishing innovations with regularity, including the iPhone, cloud computing, the Tesla Model S, and ChatGPT.—
L. RAFAEL REIF,
Foreign Affairs,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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Midway through game three, Agassi was clearly winded from playing in the oppressive Florida humidity, but after an amazing rally at 7-7 in the third the teenagers capitulated and Waters/Agassi were able to win and move forward.—
Todd Boss,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Thank you to our amazing cast, crew, and producers and writers!—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
3 May 2025
Verb
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Craft is the connective tissue of our history, weaving itself through each iteration and enabling new players to interpret it in novel ways.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2024
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But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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This fun take on the trend is ideal for a moody spring mani and gives a surprising dash of color to nails.—
Alejandra Rodríguez,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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But one of Walters' loudest and most surprising critics is conservative Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt, who first met Walters at a tennis match and helped launch his political career.—
Shanelle Kaul,
CBS News,
1 May 2025
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By Annie Blackman Fulani Braids Are the Perfect Hybrid Protective Style The versatile hairstyle will put an end to your indecision.—
Liz Krieger,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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This taught me that indecision can be costlier than making tough calls.—
Wayne Yu,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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But the $12 billion decline in his fortune has more to do with asset shuffling than stock price movement.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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James has been shuffling back and forth between the NBA and the G League.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Washington Capitals, won 4-1 against Montreal Last week: 7 Sean: 4 Dom: 9 Pierre-Luc Dubois had a fine first round, but zero goals and two assists were still a step down from his wonderful regular season.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Miss Nellie's is a lovely vibe post-show, and have a wonderful assortment of cocktails and mocktails.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Part of the hesitation expressed by business centers on understanding how the tariffs will affect consumers’ view of the economy.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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As the fintech industry recalibrates—shifting from growth-at-all-costs to sustainable, focused models—leaders like Ferris are proving that clarity beats chaos, and conviction beats hesitation.—
Nicole Casperson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staggering. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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