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Recent Examples of appalled
Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
One of Grenouille’s longest patrons, the late Countess Louise J. Esterhazy, would have raised an appalled eyebrow and written one of her scathing columns.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Finally, there’s the late-to-the-party Johnny (Christopher Sears), a free-spirited recovering heroin addict who brings along his fellow 12-stepper Loren (Barbie Ferreira), the outsider and truth-teller whose appalled at the hateful religious vitriol spewed by Diana.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
Cancer advocates are appalled and are calling on Gov. Newsom to intervene.
—Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 27 Sep. 2024
One of Grenouille’s longest patrons, the late Countess Louise J. Esterhazy, would have raised an appalled eyebrow and written one of her scathing columns.
—Wwd Staff, WWD, 26 Sep. 2024
Verb
He was particularly appalled by how the murder was carried out – gunshots from behind.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 16 Dec. 2024
Finally, there’s the late-to-the-party Johnny (Christopher Sears), a free-spirited recovering heroin addict who brings along his fellow 12-stepper Loren (Barbie Ferreira), the outsider and truth-teller whose appalled at the hateful religious vitriol spewed by Diana.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for appalled
Adjective
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Locals were aghast, envisioning the small lake and its surroundings being overrun by RVs, motorboats and traffic with insufficient parking.—
John Meyer,
The Denver Post,
8 Feb. 2025
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Mahler’s friends were aghast, but the man himself laughed.—
Alex Ross,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Context The incident is the latest in series of high-profile crimes on New York subway trains that have shocked the city.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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And the art world is no different — some artists are using it to help generate work, and others are shocked by its capabilities.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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However, considering that his chances of a fourth victory were ruled out after the wreck, the 44-year-old was surprised and questioned why NASCAR didn't waive the caution flags.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
17 Feb. 2025
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At first glance, Eaton, 27, wasn’t surprised, as the previous owners had left things behind, including two other paintings, though those weren't as large nor as striking as this one.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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What on earth could have happened to leave one of European football’s most highly respected managers so utterly dismayed?—
Tim Spiers,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Some white women – of whom about 53% voted for Trump, according to exit polls – seem equally dismayed that they are being described in certain circles as electoral weak links and scapegoats for the outcome of the election.—
Suzette Hackney,
USA TODAY,
10 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Hubbard’s bewildered eyes locked on Pacific Palisades, a Los Angeles community reshaped by flames.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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Anyone else is likely to emerge unharmed, if a little bewildered that these good-looking but skin-deep figures merited feature treatment.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Appalled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appalled. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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