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Recent Examples of shocker
Is the bigger shocker of the episode when Alfie's father shows up at Matty's front door?
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Well, that would be one of the biggest shockers of WrestleMania weekend.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The season's first trailer dropped on April 15, offering a look at the uncertain state of Carrie and Aidan's relationship following that season 2 finale shocker — not to mention our first glimpses at the season's litany of new guest stars.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Then, on Sunday, came a shocker from one of Tesla’s most prominent optimists: Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities slashed his 12-month price target by 43% to $315.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
Well, that would be one of the biggest shockers of WrestleMania weekend.
—Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
The season's first trailer dropped on April 15, offering a look at the uncertain state of Carrie and Aidan's relationship following that season 2 finale shocker — not to mention our first glimpses at the season's litany of new guest stars.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Then, on Sunday, came a shocker from one of Tesla’s most prominent optimists: Dan Ives of Wedbush Securities slashed his 12-month price target by 43% to $315.
—Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocker
Noun
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In addition to the revelations about Montgomery and the feds’ suspicion about another straw donor scheme, the documents reveal FBI agents accused Adams of lying about one of his personal cellphones.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2025
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But the revelations that emerge, such as which comedian has a surprising level of artistic talent or a particularly creative approach to problem-solving, are more than just hilarious.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
8 May 2025
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His selection by the 133 cardinals in the two-day conclave to choose the late Pope Francis' successor came as a surprise to papal experts and onlookers, who did not expect an American to emerge victorious.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Outside of Italy, the idea that this wine deserves celebration may come as a surprise.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2025
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Saudi Press Agency | Via Reuters The toppling of the Assad regime during a shock offensive by anti-Assad militia groups in December last year stunned the global community and brought about the prospect of a new beginning for the devastated country.—
Natasha Turak,
CNBC,
14 May 2025
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The woman, who according to the news outlet was five months pregnant, was treated for shock, while her partner’s face was covered in blood.—
Sophie Tanno,
CNN Money,
14 May 2025
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That audition in that role is a big eye-opener for what Broberg can be going forward, and what the Blues can be with him.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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According to Bush Hager, that article was quite the eye-opener for her mother.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
10 Apr. 2025
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Listen to this article 5 min Justin Baldoni’s lawyers have made new bombshell claims in their case against Blake Lively.—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2025
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Cassie initially filed her bombshell lawsuit against Combs in November 2023, describing her brief relationship with Cudi and referencing the incident with the corkscrew.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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“Shocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocker. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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