as in amazements
the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual
the suddenness of the thunderstorm left the picnickers in a state of astonishment
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Noun
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For scenario two, Oxford Economics modeled wider international equity shocks similar to levels seen in 2002, with the volatility continuing over several quarters.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
7 Oct. 2025 -
During times of stress, sudden retail redemptions could force asset sales at discounts, triggering liquidity crunches and pricing shocks in what have generally been stable markets.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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In a topsy-turvy season where AFC faves Kansas City and Baltimore have faltered, and Jacksonville and Indianapolis have been major surprises, people still want to discount Tomlin and the Black and Gold.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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The season 1 finale brought plenty of surprises, including a major and unexpected death.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Astonishments.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/astonishments. Accessed 18 Oct. 2025.
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