as in astonishing
causing wonder or astonishment
the staggering scope of the new construction on campus
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as in wobbling
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as in lurching
to move forward while swaying from side to side
I was so tired last night that I just staggered upstairs to bed without eating dinner
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as in faltering
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
a daunting problem that would make even the most decisive person stagger just a bit
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Recent Examples of staggering
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The lack of coherent federal regulation has created a patchwork of state rules, inconsistent product safety standards and a staggering array of appealing products like THC gummies and candies.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Cody Godwin, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
That statistic would be staggering regardless of how long AI has been part of the economy, but this is just the start.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Adjective
Starting at a staggering $5,096 for a three-day pass, guests can view concert sets at a front-of-the-stage viewing area or at a rooftop parlor space, receive complimentary food and beverage all day, shuttle around the festival in a golf cart and more.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
The lack of coherent federal regulation has created a patchwork of state rules, inconsistent product safety standards and a staggering array of appealing products like THC gummies and candies.
—Peter Su, Rolling Stone, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
Cleaning can be an overwhelming task, so consider staggering your projects.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 19 Oct. 2025
That statistic would be staggering regardless of how long AI has been part of the economy, but this is just the start.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staggering
Adjective
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The irony now is that, as Vance feared, American missile interceptors necessary to deter the Chinese military are being burned through at an astonishing rate—just not by the Ukrainians.—
Idrees Kahloon,
The Atlantic,
5 Mar. 2026
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Analysts have revised their 2026 capex expectations for these tech giants to an astonishing $667 billion, a 24% increase from just the start of the earnings season and representing a 62% jump compared with 2025.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
Noun
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That wobbling can allow Arctic air from the troposphere — or contained within the polar jet stream — to move elsewhere.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Freep.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Moving over to the balance beam, the Bruins struggled at the start, with Matthews falling and Sumanasekera wobbling.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The two sides have been lurching toward this end for a while now.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Brant, who was elected in a special election in August, inherited an office already in disarray, in a county that has spent the past year lurching from one government crisis to the next.—
Nick El Hajj,
Des Moines Register,
19 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Milan’s faltering title hopes in Serie A won’t be helped by a horrible injury to Ruben Loftus-Cheek.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2026
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Even if things don’t go exactly as planned, you’re braced to make any necessary adjustments without faltering.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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July 23 – August 22 Your growth potential is even more amazing than usual.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Mar. 2026
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Just be like, check out this amazing building.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cristhian Mosquera’s indecision from the young defender’s light backpass created the opportunity for Will Evans to take advantage.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Arguably the grounding piece in your living room, couch shopping naturally tends to bring out the indecision in all of us.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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In Minnesota, where many are reeling from the recent large-scale immigration crackdown, Ramadan came amid a powerful mix of emotions, according to Imam Yusuf Abdulle.—
Luis Andres Henao,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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For a city still reeling, some say the timing feels complicated.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Names by Florence Knapp After a devastating storm, Cora brings her newborn son to be registered, hesitating when pressured to name him after her controlling husband.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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Igor Jesus fluffed his lines when Omari Hutchinson sent him through on goal, hesitating too long and allowing Virgil van Dijk to snatch the ball.—
Paul Taylor,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staggering. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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