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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gadzooks
Interjection
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It’s the kind of moderate, difference-splitting division of power that frustrates radicals of all stripes and demands — egad — compromise for government to get anything done.—
Star Tribune,
Star Tribune,
7 Nov. 2020
Interjection
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With winter weather not quite yet behind us (ugh), this under-$30 heavy-duty door mat both drains and dries quickly to keep your doorstep free of snow, water, and ice buildup.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Feb. 2026
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New York — Welcome back to another episode of TACO *checks watch* ugh, Wednesday.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
22 Jan. 2026
Interjection
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But when her paramour and his (oops) wife turn up dead, Vera ends up at the center of a murder investigation and eventually something far more sinister.—
The Editors,
Town & Country,
1 Dec. 2022
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Before anybody gets carried away here — oops, too late?—
Gordon Monson,
The Salt Lake Tribune,
6 Oct. 2020
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“Gadzooks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gadzooks. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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