shocker

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Recent Examples of shocker That’s kind of a shocker, and that propelled the whole thing forward. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025 While that legal threat came as a shocker to the couple during the Season 2 finale, the saga continues with an even more surprising proposition that not only poses a threat to the stability of their household but also forces them to confront the consequences of their actions. Giana Levy, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025 The tally for August followed a shocker for July, and the latest report showed payroll growth stalling, unemployment climbing to its highest level in nearly four years, and months of more downward revisions. Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025 Would a 9-8 finish be a massive shocker? Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 2 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shocker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocker
Noun
  • The revelation immediately erupted into a political crisis, with the head of prisons dismissed and Guatemalans threatening to protest.
    New York Times, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • At some point following the Christian revelation in the New Testament the decision was taken in heaven to change the day of the Sabbath from the Jewish Saturday to the Christian Sunday.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Same reason Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki – who has emerged as the Dodgers’ surprise solution at closer – brought his talents here.
    Mirjam Swanson, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Jude Bellingham’s omission from the England squad for their latest round of World Cup qualifiers was a surprise.
    Phil Hay, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Car companies faced inflationary concerns, followed by shocks tied to tariffs and subsequent supply chain ramifications.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Our team will deliver a film that shocks, thrills and stands out.
    Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Beringer noted the speed and physicality of Minnesota’s preseason games have been eye-openers.
    Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Seeing Colin Blakely in Juno and the Paycock was a big eye-opener.
    Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The royal titles and positions of the former couple's daughters, Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, meanwhile, will not be affected by the latest bombshell.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
  • The star at the center of Molina’s universe is Ingrid Luna, a Rita Hayworth-type bombshell whose ice blonde tresses cannot gloss over her Latin flair.
    Blythe Marks, Them., 17 Oct. 2025

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“Shocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocker. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.

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