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verb

past tense of shock
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Recent Examples of shocked
Adjective
Fans were just as shocked as the talent by the wave and have been expressing confusion, outrage and heartbreak online. Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 26 June 2025 Feel that stretch in your shoulders, and in your capacity to still be shocked, six months into Trump’s second term. Jena Friedman, New Yorker, 25 June 2025
Verb
Down 22 points at the start of the final quarter, the Magic shocked the Miami Heat 121-114 at Kia Center. Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024 The event shocked the country, though violence at Christmas markets has happened in the country’s past. Ross O'Keefe, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for shocked
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocked
Adjective
  • While the restaurant was probably expecting disgusted reactions, not all commenters thought the flavor was a bad idea.
    David Wysong, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
  • From left: Bruno the cat takes an interested sniff at a banana, before pulling back and making a disgusted face.
    Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • The premise is that America is caught in a bind between a political left that’s too afraid of growth and a political right that hates government investment and involvement.
    Scott Peters, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • The revelation helps explain why the giant snakes — which can grow to 18 feet in Florida — are not afraid to swallow creatures that are nearly equal in size, experts say.
    Mark Price July 11, Miami Herald, 11 July 2025
Verb
  • As a woman, I am appalled by Michael Tanzi's outrageous actions.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
  • As an anti-capital punishment lawyer, I am appalled by what followed as well.
    Raja Krishnamoorthi, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • People were amazed by the way the camera captured years of activity.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 June 2025
  • Our tester was amazed by how well the bottoms fit her.
    Esme Benjamin, People.com, 20 June 2025
Adjective
  • Alaska, Michigan, and Maine are among the latest states with paid sick or family leave laws on the books.
    Jim Edwards, Fortune, 1 July 2025
  • Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Audience noises at the NRG Stadium in Houston went from frightened gasps to applause as the descent was completed.
    Greg Evans, Deadline, 29 June 2025
  • Things were hectic in the mall, Stain, 45, said, with lots of frightened people running to the exits.
    Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 June 2025
Verb
  • For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
  • However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Świątek may be surprised to be here, but Anisimova must be in total shock.
    Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • The video, which features a visibly surprised Kaitlin receiving her favorite treats and a handwritten note, has been shared across TikTok and beyond.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 July 2025

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“Shocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocked. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

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