as in amazing
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
everyone was thunderstruck when she quit her job without warning
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In one camp Gao Sheng breaks a cultural norm by helping her father and uncles with a big project, amazing her relatives with her physical and mental strength.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
18 Jan. 2026
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Black also said Carr has emerged as a leader during her junior season — surprising him.—
Ray Padilla,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Feb. 2026
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After surprising her mother, Madison continued to try on wedding dresses and eventually found the one.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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Fast-forward 58 games, and not shocking to me, Joe was right.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
28 Feb. 2026
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Sophie is pacing in her room when Violet comes in, shocking me and Sophie both.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Hauge called that startling, given that court filing fees alone cost just as much.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
4 Jan. 2026
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Saturday, startling his sister.—
Andrew Ramos,
CBS News,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Thunderstriking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/thunderstriking. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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