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Recent Examples of shocker
But the fact that 20% of the highest earners have done zero prep for retirement is a shocker.
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
The first film remains the best (although X comes close), a true shocker with one of the best twist endings in horror history.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
Marin, a junior at Arkansas, becomes the third NCAA champion to win at the home of the Masters, following Jennifer Kupcho and Rose Zhang, and this one featured a shocker on the back nine.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Three nights ago, the league-worst Vancouver Canucks stunned the Avs in a 8-6 shocker.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
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Jim Edwards, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
The first film remains the best (although X comes close), a true shocker with one of the best twist endings in horror history.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 11 Apr. 2026
Marin, a junior at Arkansas, becomes the third NCAA champion to win at the home of the Masters, following Jennifer Kupcho and Rose Zhang, and this one featured a shocker on the back nine.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Three nights ago, the league-worst Vancouver Canucks stunned the Avs in a 8-6 shocker.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocker
Noun
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This is a revelation in real time.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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The party has used the Epstein revelations to bolster its argument that Norway’s political elites are essentially corrupt.—
Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Some of these are already established, but there all but guaranteed to be surprises in store as the tournament gets underway.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
31 May 2026
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There is a sense of buoyancy in the squad, fresh off a celebratory club-wide parade and Shaw’s surprise signing announcement.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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It’s been a few days, but the shock of the result is still fresh.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Due to a lightweight insole, grippy outsole, shock-absorbing heel, and secure lace-up closure, that was made possible.—
Ruby McAuliffe,
InStyle,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Small temperature shifts tied to her hormonal cycle were also a factor, which was an important eye-opener and was the most consequential factor in connecting the dots.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
20 Apr. 2026
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My shore excursion in Cartagena was an eye-opener.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The world’s most famous blonde bombshell, perched on playground equipment, absorbed in a book.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The new bombshells, Gabriel Vasconcelos and Keyda, take away the unhappy islanders, two men and two women, to another room to make out more and get to know each other.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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“Shocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocker. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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