jaw-droppers

noun

plural of jaw-dropper
as in surprises
something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected the underdog's victory was a jaw-dropper in boxing circles

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  1. surprises
  2. shocks
  3. jolts
Noun
  • Thursday is The New York Times’s favorite day of the week to publish crosswords with twists, surprises or extra layers of trickery to puzzle over.
    — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Don’t avoid uncomfortable realities; addressing them head-on will spare you unwelcome surprises later.
    — Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of surprises
Noun
  • After the Federal Open Market Committee voted to keep interest rates steady in July, Warsh promised to keep an eye on the markets and address price shocks when necessary.
    — Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The generally solid job market has helped consumers spend, although many economists remain surprised by how well shoppers have weathered a series of shocks, including higher gas prices, inflation, political uncertainty and growing fears about AI.
    — Evan Clark, Footwear News, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of shocks
Noun
  • The dwelling has evolved over the years as Jenner has matured and trends have shifted, now imbued with warm neutrals and an air of serenity rather than bold jolts of energy.
    — Architectural Digest, Architectural Digest, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Riley, who finished with 232 all-purpose yards Friday, provided the jolts early as the Blackhawks used big plays to counter the grind-it-out attack used by Streamwood.
    — Rick Armstrong, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of jolts
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“Jaw-droppers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/jaw-droppers. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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