Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for shockers
Noun
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These revelations triggered a wave of panicked news stories, and soon the internet was full of startups offering blue-light-blocking glasses and screen filters.—
Rowan Jacobsen,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025 -
Among the many shocking revelations was the reason why Adriana de Moura and Julia Lemigova are no longer friends.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
23 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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But under the hood, there are some other eye-openers.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Giving a sniper rifle explosive rounds that also cause electrical shocks seems like overkill, but shooting that gun never gets old.—
Jason Fanelli,
Rolling Stone,
23 Oct. 2025
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Policymakers should focus on accelerating implementation of Africa’s free trade area to make the continent more resilient to global shocks, the secretary general of the African Continental Free Trade Area Secretariat said.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
22 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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But the bombshells in the book focused on Prince Andrew, who dropped use of his royal titles last week in response.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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This tradition is still one of our favorites to get in the spirit each year, and the best advent calendars for adults are filled with even more surprises than sweets.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Indianapolis Colts remain one of the biggest surprises of the season and have won three straight to improve their record to a league-best 6-1.—
Mike Jones,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Shockers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shockers. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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