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Recent Examples of shocker
In another shocker elimination, Baldwin was sent home.
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Lynette Rice, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
That’s kind of a shocker, and that propelled the whole thing forward.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
While that legal threat came as a shocker to the couple during the Season 2 finale, the saga continues with an even more surprising proposition that not only poses a threat to the stability of their household but also forces them to confront the consequences of their actions.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
The tally for August followed a shocker for July, and the latest report showed payroll growth stalling, unemployment climbing to its highest level in nearly four years, and months of more downward revisions.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shocker
Lynette Rice, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
That’s kind of a shocker, and that propelled the whole thing forward.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
While that legal threat came as a shocker to the couple during the Season 2 finale, the saga continues with an even more surprising proposition that not only poses a threat to the stability of their household but also forces them to confront the consequences of their actions.
—Giana Levy, Variety, 18 Sep. 2025
The tally for August followed a shocker for July, and the latest report showed payroll growth stalling, unemployment climbing to its highest level in nearly four years, and months of more downward revisions.
—Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for shocker
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shocker
Noun
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The revelation that the tattoo had been hastily covered up is just the latest bizarre twist that the high-stakes Senate race had taken in just the past 10 days.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
23 Oct. 2025
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This revelation in Gen V may prove to be a big advantage for those supes and humans who have forged a resistance to Homelander’s bloody rule, and who will ultimately clash during the upcoming series finale of The Boys.—
Demetrius Patterson,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Reactions to the extraordinary news spread quickly, ranging from surprise to anger at the league itself, according to five people who work inside or closely with the NBA, all of whom were granted anonymity because they were not permitted to speak publicly about the matter.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
24 Oct. 2025
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There might be other surprise memories of that nature.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Sudden macroeconomic shocks or trend reversals can push prices well below the EMA, leading to mark-to-market losses or assignments on declining stocks.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
27 Oct. 2025
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Eight years on, FII has evolved from a stage for shock-and-awe reveals into a reflection of Saudi Arabia’s maturing economic strategy, and of Public Investment Fund’s (PIF) central role in driving it.—
Wael Mahdi,
semafor.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beringer noted the speed and physicality of Minnesota’s preseason games have been eye-openers.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
14 Oct. 2025
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Seeing Colin Blakely in Juno and the Paycock was a big eye-opener.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Along with the musical performance from Smith, fans can expect big bombshells and some piping hot tea from this season’s couples.—
Yamillah Hurtado,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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The news comes hours after Winkleman and Tess Daly dropped a glitterball bombshell about their plans to quit Strictly Come Dancing this year.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Shocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shocker. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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