as in disc jockey
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Recent Examples of shock jock
That logic was adopted by opportunistic influencers and shock jocks in the initial Trump years.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
During Glaser's interview with Stern, the shock jock praised her for mocking CBS News despite the Golden Globes airing on CBS.
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Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Howard Stern, then a rising shock jock on terrestrial radio, went all in, calling for Goetz to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
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Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Odenkirk and Zulevic’s take on the history is more of a lighthearted fun teen romp and a showcase of shock jock Steve Dahl on a wild and unexpected summer night, rather than the ignominy that the night would come to represent to some.
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William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
During Glaser's interview with Stern, the shock jock praised her for mocking CBS News despite the Golden Globes airing on CBS.
—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
Howard Stern, then a rising shock jock on terrestrial radio, went all in, calling for Goetz to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
—
Adam Gopnik,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
Odenkirk and Zulevic’s take on the history is more of a lighthearted fun teen romp and a showcase of shock jock Steve Dahl on a wild and unexpected summer night, rather than the ignominy that the night would come to represent to some.
—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shock jock
Noun
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The Minnesota native — who began his acting career shortly after serving in World War II and working as a radio disc jockey — starred in more than 30 films over his career.
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During court proceedings in Clark County, Hamade was identified as a dentist from Dearborn, Michigan, while Harb works as a disc jockey and Sobh works as a physical therapist.
Noun
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Led by chief strategist Afrikaa Johnson, planning began with securing the right venue before assembling the night’s musical lineup, including DJ Self, whose set kept guests dancing throughout the evening.
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Then, relax at the food court, beer tent or stage, where A Guy & Girl DJ and Junk FM will be performing.
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