as in revelation
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
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.
—
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
See All Example Sentences for shocker
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
See All Example Sentences for shocker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocker
Noun
-
After the fallout over the Epstein files’ revelations on Mandelson, Rayner led a lawmakers’ revolt to force the government to cede control to Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee to decide which documents should be released into the public domain.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
-
As campers compete for the chance at serving as opening act for the trio, tensions rise, and friendships are tested, leading to unexpected alliances, revelations and romances.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Noun
-
Tom Brady, who was the victim of Netflix’s last celebrity roast in 2024, made a surprise appearance at Kevin Hart’s roast Sunday to launch a few jokes at the comedian before the night got underway.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
11 May 2026
-
Deadline also asked Coogan about the surprise exit of Helena Bonham Carter, who left The White Lotus around a week into production and was later replaced by Laura Dern.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 May 2026
Noun
-
Retail’s hiring surge reflects growing optimism that consumers will keep spending in the face of economic shocks, Stahle said.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
-
Strains of hantavirus can result in hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, characterized by fever, gastrointestinal symptoms, rapid progression to pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome and shock, like in individuals on the MV Hondius cruise ship, according to the World Health Organization.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
Noun
-
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
-
My shore excursion in Cartagena was an eye-opener.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
The blonde bombshell is about to celebrate her first Mother’s Day with her daughter, Beni.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
-
Along with that breakup bombshell, this episode also marks the show’s first cast trip, hosted by Alicia and Liz.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Shocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocker. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
