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as in collision
a forceful coming together of two things
the whole railway platform shook from the shock of the two trains colliding
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2
as in astonishment
the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual
were in shock after they heard the news of the death of the president
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as in to appal
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
Mom was shocked by the terrible news that her cousin had died in an accident I was shocked to find out that I was the victim of identity theft
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as in to surprise
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
were shocked by the way the law against public intoxication was constantly being broken
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as in to scare
to strike with fear
the sudden appearance of the ghost shocked us to the core
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Recent Examples of shock
Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
So his appearance wasn’t a huge shock, except to maybe a worker bee or two who attempted to wander in for an innocent caffeine or empanada fix after the end of a shift.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Ye shocked his followers yesterday (April 21) after his confession about having incestuous interactions with his younger male cousin while promoting a new song.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Noun
This is a huge shock to the system of the entire team.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 17 Apr. 2025
So his appearance wasn’t a huge shock, except to maybe a worker bee or two who attempted to wander in for an innocent caffeine or empanada fix after the end of a shift.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
The show shocked fans when Bobby ultimately sacrificed himself using the final antidote for the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever to save the life of Chimney (Kenneth Choi).
—Ingrid Vasquez, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Ye shocked his followers yesterday (April 21) after his confession about having incestuous interactions with his younger male cousin while promoting a new song.
—Regina Cho, VIBE.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shock
Noun
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Purdue University’s official mascot, the Purdue Boilermaker Special, was involved in a fatal collision on the afternoon of April 24, the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office said.—
Ron Wilkins,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The driver fled the scene and authorities had no description of the vehicle involved in the fatal collision.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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This article aims to challenge this prevailing sense of astonishment.—
David Chauvet,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Mar. 2025
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Breeding for More Than Just Color Mr. Baker could have supplied his customers with a flashy assortment of coleus ordered from wholesale sources, skipping years of effort (but missing all the astonishment).—
Margaret Roach,
New York Times,
25 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Vogue: What has surprised you most about your parenting journey?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
17 Apr. 2025
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There were no big Heat rotation surprises to begin the postseason.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The Missouri product is a solid route-runner with sure hands, but there are some off-field concerns that could scare teams away.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Apr. 2025
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As the Trump administration arbitrarily revokes and denies student visas, and xenophobic rhetoric scares away potential foreigners, agencies specializing in recruiting students from abroad are facing a sharp downturn.—
Emma Whitford,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As New York City entered the spring 2025 real estate season, many buyers, sellers, and brokers expected Manhattan’s most active time of year to offer clarity, and perhaps even a jolt of energy, to a market that’s essentially been drifting sideways since late spring 2022.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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Gossip may feel satisfying for a second, but that jolt of connection or superiority rarely lasts.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Though their time in space was short, all six stepped away from the experience feeling a serene sense of awe and humble amazement.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Fishburne, 63, says in amazement when seeing the photo, which showed his father wearing glasses and a black suit.—
Sharareh Drury,
People.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Still, there is plenty here that should appall both Democrats and Republicans.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2025
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Dismay or appall you, sure, but never surprise you.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2024
Verb
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What amazes me is that after Covid, a lot of the business became transactional.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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This isn't the first time a thrift store find has amazed the internet.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Shock.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shock. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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