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
Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Its most recent financial results exhibited the same staggering growth the company has enjoyed since its founding.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025
It was tasked with sorting through a staggering backlog of mail—millions of letters and packages—that had been collecting dust for more than two years.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
But Trump upped tariffs on China to a staggering total of 145 percent, prompting Beijing to up its own import tax to 125 percent and triggering a standoff between the global superpowers that experts have said isn’t sustainable.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
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America’s national debt now tops a staggering $36 trillion.
—Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 1 May 2025
Its most recent financial results exhibited the same staggering growth the company has enjoyed since its founding.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025
It was tasked with sorting through a staggering backlog of mail—millions of letters and packages—that had been collecting dust for more than two years.
—Ellen Wexler, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 Apr. 2025
But Trump upped tariffs on China to a staggering total of 145 percent, prompting Beijing to up its own import tax to 125 percent and triggering a standoff between the global superpowers that experts have said isn’t sustainable.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staggering
Adjective
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These mother-child relationships are wonderfully portrayed, but one of the series’ most astonishing details is Justin’s relationship with his father, Eric (Wood Harris).—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
8 May 2025
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Americans are accustomed to U.S. companies delivering astonishing innovations with regularity, including the iPhone, cloud computing, the Tesla Model S, and ChatGPT.—
L. RAFAEL REIF,
Foreign Affairs,
6 May 2025
Adjective
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With some of the most history, art, and culture in the world packed into this small country, as well as amazing food and wine, this is a culture vulture’s paradise.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Dominic Solanke works exceptionally hard but 15 goals in 42 appearances is not an amazing return from their club-record £65m striker.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Craft is the connective tissue of our history, weaving itself through each iteration and enabling new players to interpret it in novel ways.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2024
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But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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If the ballroom dancing was unexpected, the evening’s entertainment in Clamecy was even more surprising.—
Rachel Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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The fact that Israel carried out the F-35s first combat mission is hardly surprising.—
Paul Iddon,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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At a time when United need to build positive momentum, they are hobbled by indecision and tactical turbulence.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
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Oklahoma City preys on indecision — a harsher word for selectiveness.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
Verb
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But the $12 billion decline in his fortune has more to do with asset shuffling than stock price movement.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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James has been shuffling back and forth between the NBA and the G League.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Colombia’s coastal cities are famous for their cuisine, but don’t overlook their wonderful street foods.—
Cat Sposato,
AFAR Media,
15 May 2025
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And now more people can experience this wonderful adventure on Netflix starting May 15, 2025.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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As the fintech industry recalibrates—shifting from growth-at-all-costs to sustainable, focused models—leaders like Ferris are proving that clarity beats chaos, and conviction beats hesitation.—
Nicole Casperson,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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Part of the hesitation expressed by business centers on understanding how the tariffs will affect consumers’ view of the economy.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
9 May 2025
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staggering. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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