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shockingly

ADVERB
desperately
Synonyms
Antonyms
WEAK


ADVERB
scandalously
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Shockingly, the letter seems to be pushing for a return to standardized tests by, in effect, arguing that a growing percentage of their students are simply too stupid to succeed, no matter what professors do.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

Shockingly little of the research published by academics is ever cited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

Shockingly, having $2,000 set aside for emergencies resulted in a similar level of improvement in well-being as having $1 million in financial assets.

From MarketWatch • Nov. 17, 2025

Shockingly, during Wednesday’s arguments in Learning Resources v.

From Slate • Nov. 8, 2025

Shockingly, chores at Polyface start as soon as the sun comes up.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan




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