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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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
Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
But the people who were REALLY shocked?
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
The Cowboys traded Parsons to the Packers in a deal that shocked the NFL just before the season, ending a long contract standoff.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
The following summer, in August 2024, she was shocked to see her renewal cost.
—Ben Pickman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
But the people who were REALLY shocked?
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
There was a score two weeks ago — El Toro 56, Trabuco Hills 14 — that likely shocked a lot of the high school football fans in Orange County.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 25 Sep. 2025
The Cowboys traded Parsons to the Packers in a deal that shocked the NFL just before the season, ending a long contract standoff.
—Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocked
Adjective
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But what happened next stunned everyone.—
Rick Tumlinson,
Space.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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No one was more stunned to learn that Reese Witherspoon's first name is not Reese than Jennifer Aniston.—
Jodi Guglielmi,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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They’ve been assisted by Hedda’s long-time family friend Judge Roland Brack (Nicholas Pinnock), who takes every opportunity to try to ravish a disgusted Hedda, clearly believing he’s owed something.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
8 Sep. 2025
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In addition to the tariff kerfuffle, 1.5 billion Indians and about 5 million Indian Americans are surprised, disgusted, and hurt at the insults and invectives thrown at them from Mr. Trump's MAGA base, including some prominent Trump administration officials.—
Kristina Foltz,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Tempo, tempo, tempo Nix seems afraid to throw an interception.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 Sep. 2025
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Investors are both bullish on equities as well as being afraid that there are major downside risks, Deutsche’s Henry Allen said in a note to clients reviewed by Fortune.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
22 Sep. 2025
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Hollywood leaders were astonished; free speech groups were appalled; and the episode triggered a multi-day news cycle about free speech and corporate capitulation to political pressure.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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Many of the people who commented on the amendment said they were appalled by O’Hare’s cuts to the Democrats’ budgets.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Sep. 2025
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From the Squishmallows x TONYMOLY K-beauty skincare cal to Olive & June’s nail cal, you’d be surprised by just how many launch every day.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
27 Sep. 2025
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Fever‘s popularity even surprised the band members, who weren’t quite convinced by its power.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
27 Sep. 2025
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There are liberals in media, but the corporations are now either controlled by the right wing or frightened of it.—
Allison Morrow,
CNN Money,
20 Sep. 2025
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Family pets, especially dogs, are frightened by the noise and will hide or try to run away.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As the foursome sang and danced, the camera repeatedly cut to the audience, where everyone was up out of their seats and dancing — including the EGOT winner, who also sang along while looking amazed by the group’s talent.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
24 Sep. 2025
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The archers were amazed at how strong the bow was for its size.—
Clare Conley,
Outdoor Life,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Today’s over-85 cohort may also be frailer and sicker than the oldest-old were 30 years ago, Gill added, because contemporary medicine can keep people alive longer.—
Paula Span,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Officials don't recommend consuming any meat from animals that are visibly sick, but healthy deer harvested from areas where EHD has been present are still safe to eat, the DNR says.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Shocked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocked. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.
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