as in astonishing
causing wonder or astonishment
the staggering scope of the new construction on campus
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as in wobbling
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as in lurching
to move forward while swaying from side to side
I was so tired last night that I just staggered upstairs to bed without eating dinner
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as in faltering
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
a daunting problem that would make even the most decisive person stagger just a bit
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Recent Examples of staggering
Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 8 June 2025
This is a staggering 492% increase compared to the year before.
—Milad Haghani, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Consider a single disaster: the LA wildfires in early 2025, which caused a staggering $250 billion in damages and economic losses.
—Abhishek Singh, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The gigantic supernova, which ejected far more hydrogen and oxygen, created a staggering 330 Earth-masses worth of water.
—Robin George Andrews, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
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Adjective
The Rapids had a staggering 11 corners (Austin had three and scored on one), but couldn’t convert — another theme of what’s becoming an underwhelming campaign.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 8 June 2025
This is a staggering 492% increase compared to the year before.
—Milad Haghani, CNN Money, 6 June 2025
Consider a single disaster: the LA wildfires in early 2025, which caused a staggering $250 billion in damages and economic losses.
—Abhishek Singh, Forbes.com, 30 May 2025
The gigantic supernova, which ejected far more hydrogen and oxygen, created a staggering 330 Earth-masses worth of water.
—Robin George Andrews, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for staggering
Adjective
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This astonishing debut is a classic in the making, a story to be loved and appreciated for generations to come.—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 June 2025
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But now imagine going further still into the realm of the astonishing, and creating not just molecules that resemble naturally occurring ones, but their exact mirror images which are not naturally found anywhere on Earth.—
Eva Amsen,
JSTOR Daily,
11 June 2025
Adjective
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Here’s a look at his amazing performance. Notes . . .—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Among the biggest highlights of the match were: Paul’s amazing springboard moonsault through the announce table, Truth’s unforgettable return and Rhodes pinning Cena.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Craft is the connective tissue of our history, weaving itself through each iteration and enabling new players to interpret it in novel ways.—
Bill Connolly,
Rolling Stone,
30 Dec. 2024
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But police must notice a primary violation, such as speeding or weaving across lanes, to cite motorists for violating the cellphone law.—
David A. Lieb,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The announcement, though abrupt, was not altogether surprising: City leaders have fretted the loss of Blue Diamond since the 1990s, and the cooperative has been steadily cutting costs in recent years.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
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Keep in mind that a spicy square between Mars and Uranus on June 15 could also lead to romantic developments or surprising revelations, spontaneously or behind the scenes.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Emergencies can happen at any time — and knowing how to overcome feelings of panic, stress and indecision can be a matter of life or death.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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On the other hand, a leader who reacts with visible distress or indecision can unintentionally escalate collective anxiety.—
Irma Becerra,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Verb
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But the $12 billion decline in his fortune has more to do with asset shuffling than stock price movement.—
Julie Goldenberg,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
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James has been shuffling back and forth between the NBA and the G League.—
Benedict Cosgrove,
Newsweek,
19 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Into this mid-1980s maelstrom stepped the fanzines and a wonderful array of titles.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Though not a traditional kids’ movie by any stretch, there’s still a lot of wonderful Dignan-esque scheming involved in Mr. Fox (George Clooney) stealing from the adjoining farms of Boggis, Bunce, and Bean, and the film has the warmth of an old Rankin-Bass production.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
7 June 2025
Noun
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However, during the hearing, lobbyists for both the Chiefs and Royals would not commit to staying in Missouri if the plan passed, which could spark hesitation among some senators.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
3 June 2025
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At the time, there was some hesitation in the industry about partnering with a Chinese drugmaker.—
Kerry A. Dolan,
Forbes.com,
3 June 2025
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“Staggering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/staggering. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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