Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shockers
Noun
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Expect conversations that catch you off-guard, and jokes that turn into shocking revelations.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025 -
Recent revelations about past text messages sent by Jones have seemingly shifted public opinion and put the race’s outcome in question, signaling larger concerns of accountability and conduct among political leaders.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beringer noted the speed and physicality of Minnesota’s preseason games have been eye-openers.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
14 Oct. 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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Kika is no victim, but a woman perpetually absorbing shocks, assessing those shocks, and recalibrating heroically.—
Catherine Bray,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Both leaders signaled interest in reducing tensions to avoid further shocks to the global economy.—
Landon Mion , Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Along with the musical performance from Smith, fans can expect big bombshells and some piping hot tea from this season’s couples.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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But the bombshells in the book focused on Prince Andrew, who dropped use of his royal titles last week in response.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Several late-breaking surprises have shaken up what political watchers thought would be a quiet race in Virginia.—
Jahd Khalil,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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Laden with symbolism both in its lyrics and accompanying video, the piece — structured in operatic movements —surprises with Rosalía’s lyrical performance, gliding seamlessly between English, German, and her native Spanish.—
Luisa Calle,
Billboard,
31 Oct. 2025
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