Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for scandalized
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Tormented by the femicide and outraged by the indifference of the police and justice system, Laura decides to take matters into her own hands.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
8 June 2026 -
Its realignment outraged Russia and put a target on its back as one of the West’s easternmost bulwarks against Moscow’s sphere of influence.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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The softball establishment was so offended by their tactics — Tennessee coach Karen Weekly told The Athletic last month that ex-Lady Vol Taylor Pannell signed a deal with Tech during last season — that Power 4 teams refused to play them in non-conference games.—
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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In an interview with Vanity Fair about the allegations, Garlin avoided discussing specific instances when his behavior might have offended colleagues.—
Britt Hayes,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Many consumers are wary, skeptical, and even disgusted by AI content in ads.—
Melissa A. Wheeler,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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Jackson and Jones are opposed by other Republicans including Raffensperger and Carr, who are hoping that voters disgusted by the attacks between Jackson and Jones will be looking for other options.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Many of Furgeson’s subjects were displeased by his haughty musings, which would seem less out of place if he was garbed in a royal mantle and wielding a golden scepter.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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Bromley, displeased, asked for a show of hands from anyone who believed that this was the most interesting story Jamie had to tell about himself.—
Jonathan Franzen,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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The players revolted, boycotting training over Anelka’s treatment.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
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Roaring Kitty, revolted against the investment establishment.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
29 May 2026
Verb
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When Alexander Graham Bell demonstrated the telephone at America’s Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia in 1876, the invention amazed the crowd.—
David H. Hsu,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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I'mPhaedra Trethan, amazed at these quick-thinking kids.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Soft cheese has been identified as the source of a deadly listeria outbreak that has killed one and sickened eight others across three states.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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Federal health agencies are warning consumers about a multistate listeria outbreak that has already killed one person and sickened more people in multiple states.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
8 June 2026
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Shoppers are rightly horrified at the idea of people staffing supermarkets into old age.—
Ann Larson,
Time,
11 June 2026
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Pencov was horrified by the accusation.—
Heidi Blake,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
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“Scandalized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/scandalized. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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