shockers

plural of shocker

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for shockers
Noun
  • Vivid dreams and private revelations could bring clarity to what’s been happening beneath the surface.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • The hopeful part of this docu comes from its revelations about other methods, more environmentally friendly and actually consoling for those left behind.
    Pete Hammond, Deadline, 2 July 2026
Noun
  • These two series are eye-openers about some of the ways people outside our experiences live.
    Colleen Kujawa, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2026
  • The closeness in my race and the closeness in the president's race last year were real eye-openers.
    ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Pandemic bottlenecks, wars, climate shocks and geopolitical tension exposed the fragility of global supply chains.
    Robert C. Wolcott, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Asian stocks still have room to run even after a blistering first-half rally, while investors should continue diversifying into commodities as geopolitical shocks reinforce long-term demand for metals and energy infrastructure, Goldman Sachs said.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • From affairs and addiction to behind-the-scenes feuds and Hollywood bombshells, these stars told all for our reading pleasure.
    EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 6 July 2026
  • The calming locales both complement and contradict the plot’s revelations, which are hardly bombshells but do speak to how well-to-do families labor to shove inconvenient skeletons into the closet.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Noun
  • This contributed to beautiful surprises, moments of repose, and bold flavors on each day of my visit.
    Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Big Brother Season 28 has many surprises stored for houseguests and viewers alike, and to kick off the new season, the reality competition is heading to YouTube.
    Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 6 July 2026
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“Shockers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/shockers. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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