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Recent Examples of shocker
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.
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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
The shocker deal, which was on very few people’s Holy Week and/or Passover bingo card, could prove transformative for how Hollywood labor works, literally and figuratively.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
In perhaps the biggest shocker, Bosnia and Herzegovina outlasted Italy on penalty kicks to return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
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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
The shocker deal, which was on very few people’s Holy Week and/or Passover bingo card, could prove transformative for how Hollywood labor works, literally and figuratively.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2026
In perhaps the biggest shocker, Bosnia and Herzegovina outlasted Italy on penalty kicks to return to the World Cup for the first time since 2014.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocker
Noun
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The revelations devastated his credibility and altered the public image of the LAPD for years to come.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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But the real revelation of the night may have been the arrangements themselves.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 May 2026
Noun
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Hosted by Shania Twain, the award show delivered on emotional moments, fun surprises and plenty of performances.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
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Kenan Thompson turned a teacher tribute into the room’s sweetest surprise.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Though conditions are more acute in Myanmar due to the civil war, experts warn the chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz could also dent rice production across the region – with potentially huge shocks for food security.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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The balloon emits electrical shocks that help break up the calcium and allow the stent to open wider.—
Kerry Breen,
CBS News,
16 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 blonde bombshell supermodel has been hosting, judging, and executive producing on the series since its inception in 2006.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
15 May 2026
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Making opera history with Denyce Graves About a week later, Graves dropped a bombshell.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 May 2026
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“Shocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocker. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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