Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shockers
Noun
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After a finale built on revelations and a last-minute cliffhanger, the new season pushes the story beyond the bunker walls and into the unknown.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
28 Jan. 2026 -
Government admits failures of Army pilots A few legal revelations have been unveiled in the weeks leading up to the board meeting, which could create longer term impact on the Army and other agencies involved.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
27 Jan. 2026
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The closeness in my race and the closeness in the president's race last year were real eye-openers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Nov. 2025
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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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These systems help ensure steady supplies for semiconductors, batteries and advanced manufacturing when trade restrictions, export controls or price shocks strain primary sources — allowing companies to manage costs and stay competitive.—
Kristen Edgreen Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Those who came under suspicion were taken unwillingly to a military hospital in Pretoria, cut off from their families, and subjected to electric shocks.—
Eve Fairbanks,
The Dial,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Quicksilver author enjoys reads with shocking bombshells, which should surprise no one who's read her own books.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 Dec. 2025
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The files released Friday contained no real bombshells.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
20 Dec. 2025
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Both figures are positive surprises.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The real news, as Fortune's Jessica Mathews reports, was the basket of surprises that CEO Elon Musk unveiled.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Shockers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shockers. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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