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
  • This contributed to beautiful surprises, moments of repose, and bold flavors on each day of my visit.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Big Brother Season 28 has many surprises stored for houseguests and viewers alike, and to kick off the new season, the reality competition is heading to YouTube.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 6 July 2026
Definition of surprises
Noun
  • European economies took the dual shocks much harder than the United States, which was insulated by a more diversified economy and a recent world-leading AI buildout.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 8 July 2026
  • In certain essential service industries (such as commercial cleaning, waste management and repair services), margins are highly predictable, and recurring revenue models allow companies to avoid macroeconomic shocks.
    — Justin Donald, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
Definition of shocks
Noun
  • Takeoff and landing are when many aviation incidents occur—they’re considered the most critical phases of a flight and when an aircraft is most vulnerable to sudden, unexpected jolts of motion.
    — Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026
  • The building jolts and is cloaked in blackness.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Definition of jolts
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