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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shockers
Noun
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But the plan came to a screeching halt Friday morning after revelations came to light about the former CEO of the company the city had hoped would redevelop and manage the iconic stadium on Virginia Key.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025 -
The family had to leave their dream home and rebuild their lives after the revelations.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
2 Sep. 2025
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But under the hood, there are some other eye-openers.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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The sunbathers of sleepy Amity Bay are helpless against the unexpected great white shark that hunts their coasts; Spielberg’s talent for suspense, effective horror shocks, and ingenious reinvention of the classic animal-attack movie remain as impressive as ever.—
Christina Newland,
Vulture,
5 Sep. 2025
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With houses built mostly of dry masonry, stone, and timber, some families preferred to stay in the open to guard against shocks, rather than return home.—
Mohammad Yunus Yawar,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Keep reading for Entertainment Weekly's breakdown of the highlights, bombshells, and everything that's transpired since the season 7 Love Island USA reunion.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Over six weeks, the contestants coupled up, decoupled, sent fellow castmembers home, participated in challenges and resisted (or gave into) the temptation of new attractive bombshells.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Fans got an evening full of Moon Persons being handed out, show-stopping performances and plenty of surprises along the way — including a live f-bomb and touching family moment with the Osbournes.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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In a fairly brief novel, Huneven garnishes the story with surprises, detailing her characters with precision and a sure hand.—
The Know,
Denver Post,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Shockers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shockers. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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