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Recent Examples of shocker
The first shocker hit with the hot lead, suggesting that Roman might still be alive.
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
The decision is a bit of a shocker, considering Wilson is a seasoned veteran.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
And while Arizona may not be among the most expensive states to buy a home, the cost of a home can be a bit of a shocker for first-time buyers or those looking to move.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Not only that, her corporate bosses may not be telling the truth (shocker, right?) and not all forms of intelligent life in the zone are necessarily human.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
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Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
The decision is a bit of a shocker, considering Wilson is a seasoned veteran.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
And while Arizona may not be among the most expensive states to buy a home, the cost of a home can be a bit of a shocker for first-time buyers or those looking to move.
—Shelby Slade, AZCentral.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Not only that, her corporate bosses may not be telling the truth (shocker, right?) and not all forms of intelligent life in the zone are necessarily human.
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocker
Noun
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But the news cycle just keeps churning with new revelations about how tight Trump and Epstein were.—
Chris Brennan,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Peter Mandelson has been withdrawn as Britain's ambassador to the United States with immediate effect following revelations about his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.—
Barney Henderson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The 2025 Country Music Association Awards nominations have been revealed, and there are, of course, some snubs and surprises.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Paramount’s apparent interest is no surprise since the company’s ambitious new CEO, David Ellison, has talked about a desire to strike further deals.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Sticker shock, though, is expected to hit when consumers shop for 2026 model year cars and trucks as more of those vehicles arrive at dealer lots, according to Cox Automotive.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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Despite the shock loss, Milei has vowed no changes to his divisive agenda, which has reshaped Argentina’s economy, slashing inflation while boosting growth.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Going to Sheffield United was a bit of an eye-opener anyway, because their facilities were nowhere near the facilities of Manchester City.—
Adam Crafton,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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But under the hood, there are some other eye-openers.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Her hair was curled, then piled alllll the way up on her head in a beehive shape, with the front portion pulled out to frame her face and give the look a touch of ‘90s Pamela Anderson-esque bombshell vibes.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
5 Sep. 2025
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Had to wrap their minds around the bombshell from podcaster/investigative reporter Pablo Torre laying out allegations that team owner Steve Ballmer might have circumvented NBA salary cap rules by funding a $28 million no-show endorsement deal for Kawhi Leonard.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Shocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocker. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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