1
as in stunned
affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise
the escaping bridegroom bid farewell to the shocked wedding guests as he ran out the door
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2
as in disgusted
filled with disgust
we were shocked at the appalling conditions in the prison
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3
as in afraid
filled with fear or dread
the hikers were so shocked at the sight of a bear that they didn't dare move
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1
as in appalled
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 surprised
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 frightened
to strike with fear
the sudden appearance of the ghost shocked us to the core
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Recent Examples of shocked
Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025
Even pro tennis player Jessica Pegula, whose parents own the team, was shocked.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Over the summer, Mamdani defeated Cuomo in the Democratic primary in a remarkable political upset that made national headlines and shocked the Democratic establishment.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
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Even the prosecutor was shocked.
—Amy Yurkanin, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2025
Even pro tennis player Jessica Pegula, whose parents own the team, was shocked.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
Cuomo, a centrist, has cast himself as the only candidate who can beat Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist and state assemblymember who shocked the political establishment by soundly defeating the former governor in the June primary.
—Anthony Izaguirre, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2025
Over the summer, Mamdani defeated Cuomo in the Democratic primary in a remarkable political upset that made national headlines and shocked the Democratic establishment.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 24 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocked
Adjective
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When the former fed asked him how the script was proceeding, he was met with stunned silence.—
Steve Belanger,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Ashley was so stunned that she could be seen standing still for several seconds while trying to comprehend what was going on.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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This week marked National School Lunch Week, an observance celebrated since 1962, centering a meal most Americans have nostalgic, fond and sometimes disgusted memories of.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Oct. 2025
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Meredith is disgusted and returns her and her mother’s Harper Avery awards.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
9 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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After long mornings at my father’s bedside, my mother and I arrived at Confiserie Sprüngli weary and afraid.—
Aleksandra Crapanzano,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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And while Parker wasn’t afraid of no ghosts, what about Huey Lewis’ lawyers?—
Joe Lynch,
Billboard,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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How shocked and appalled and offended everyone seems to be by this.—
Nick Suss,
Nashville Tennessean,
13 Oct. 2025
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After going public together on social media, the pair have elicited strong reactions from people in their comments — some appalled by their age gap and others who quickly jump to their defense.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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After surviving the massacre and making a recovery that surprised even her doctors, Sophia returned home in time to celebrate her upcoming 13th birthday, a family spokesperson told CNN.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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Getting Better Every Day When asked about the Blue Jays’ strategy, Shapiro’s answer surprised students expecting to hear about championships first.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Homelessness While Americans are frightened by many things and events, most are not fearful of tent camps or homeless people.—
Kurt Snibbe,
Oc Register,
24 Oct. 2025
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Around 100 pairs were found abandoned on the roof, perhaps due to the thieves being frightened away, Sheriff John Budensiek said at the news conference.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Parente isn’t the only attorney who was amazed the government’s Chevy Tahoe was allowed to leave the state.—
Andi Babineau,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
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Viewers on TikTok were amazed by the seller’s incredible housewarming gift in the viral video.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Oct. 2025
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The Star began writing about the concerns at Warren Hills in March, detailing how for years that teachers, staff and parents have been worried that something at the school may be making teachers and staff sick.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
23 Oct. 2025
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Although Hahne's daughter lived close enough to remain at home, Hahne made connections with families staying in the Ronald McDonald House while their sick children received care from Children's Hospital.—
Angelika Ytuarte,
jsonline.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Shocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocked. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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