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Recent Examples of shocker
One of the biggest shockers involves teen Shauna (Sophie Nélisse), who is in a really dark place following the events of season 2.
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Stacy Lambe, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Following the red carpet shocker, the couple left the venue and did not stay to watch the ceremony.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
In a style shocker, Swift was spotted briefly during the Fox Sports pre-game show in what appears to be an monochromatic white look, featuring a blazer over shorts with thigh high boots.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the Mavericks' decision to let Doncic go is a shocker.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
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Stacy Lambe, People.com, 14 Feb. 2025
Following the red carpet shocker, the couple left the venue and did not stay to watch the ceremony.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 4 Feb. 2025
In a style shocker, Swift was spotted briefly during the Fox Sports pre-game show in what appears to be an monochromatic white look, featuring a blazer over shorts with thigh high boots.
—Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the Mavericks' decision to let Doncic go is a shocker.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocker
Noun
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The revelation actually turned out to be good news, though.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
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The revelation was contained in a letter Reps. Dan Goldman (D-Brooklyn, Manhattan), Paul Tonko (D-Albany) and Timothy Kennedy (D-Buffalo) sent Monday to Scott Turner, Trump’s new housing and urban development secretary.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
10 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Through their discussion, Kantrowitz was proven right as the room filled with collective gasps of surprise and groans of frustration.—
Carmen Rios,
Flow Space,
11 Mar. 2025
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The couple kept their second pregnancy under wraps, making Thunder and Saint's debuts a surprise.—
Nasha Smith,
People.com,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Ukraine launched its shock incursion into Kursk in August, swiftly capturing territory in what was the first ground invasion of Russia by a foreign power since World War II.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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However, as the camera pans around to take in all of the other Yellowjackets’ reactions, there’s a wide variety of emotions: Shauna is in shock.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Seeing the cumulative cost of impulsive purchases can be an eye-opener, motivating you to reconsider similar decisions in the future.—
True Tamplin,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Forty years ago, the intuitive outrage of secondhand smoke was an eye-opener for many Americans.—
David Zipper,
Vox,
7 Dec. 2018
Noun
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Bitcoin and crypto prices have bounced from their recent lows, with a White House leak revealing U.S. president Donald Trump could be plotting a bitcoin price bombshell.—
Billy Bambrough,
Forbes,
15 Mar. 2025
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Judge In the matter of the bombshell CNN video released last year that showed Combs physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura at a Los Angeles hotel, Subramanian left the opposing parties to find middle ground as to whether it can be presented to jurors.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Shocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocker. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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