shocker

noun

Definition of shockernext
as in revelation

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Recent Examples of shocker On the 584th Sporticast episode, hosts Scott Soshnick and Eben Novy-Williams discuss some of the biggest sports business stories of the week, including an MLB shocker. — Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Though it'd been mentioned before, the biggest shocker comes with the immediate reveal that Amanda Ripley is no longer the protagonist. — Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026 Physical camp, but no fights In something of a shocker, despite a couple of big hits — one by the Panthers’ Feleipe Franks on kickoff coverage — and pushing matches, nothing escalated into a fight. — Joseph Person, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Will Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series deliver another Jeff Hiller-esque shocker? — Joyce Eng, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for shocker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocker
  1. revelation
  2. surprise
  3. shock
  4. eye-opener
  5. bombshell
Noun
  • The blowout news from SpaceX’s Q3 earnings wasn’t the rocket and AI giant’s outstanding performance that far exceeded even the analysts’ elevated expectations, but Elon Musk’s revelation that SpaceX and Tesla are weighing a merger.
    — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The resolution was introduced after revelations about Cornell’s handling of Jane Doe’s allegations that she was raped at the Chi Phi fraternity house in October 2024.
    — Leah Willingham, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of revelation
Noun
  • From a computational perspective, Friston argues, attempting to reduce uncertainty—basically, working to avoid unpleasant surprises—is the brain’s primary goal.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Students had a surprise visitor — Kendall Jenner, who popped in to their classroom, looking way collegiate in an all-white outfit and sweater around her neck.
    — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of surprise
Noun
  • The United States also has a uniquely large and diverse economy that is far less susceptible to shocks than many of its smaller peers.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Duncan says the initial shock usually fades after a round or two, and cycling back and forth multiple times yields better results.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of shock
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  • Most people use the miracle sponge for buffing out wall or floor scuffs, but Macqueen’s recommendation is an eye-opener.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
  • Marta Kauffman, after making the first episode of Friends with Jimmy, said the eye-opener for her was his skill at dramaturgy.
    — Warren Littlefield, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026
Definition of eye-opener
Noun
  • Mazariegos attended the first City Council meeting after The Times dropped the audio leak bombshell in October 2022.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Another, curated by photographer Peter Knapp, centered Knapp’s 1965 Elle editorial on the Courrèges bombshell.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of bombshell

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“Shocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocker. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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