How to Use shock in a Sentence

shock

1 of 2 noun

• But, to date, this hasn't been required by law, to the shock of many.
  — Kayla Dwyer, The Indianapolis Star, 7 Mar. 2024
• The price increase shouldn’t come as too much of a shock.
  — Danielle Wiener-Bronner, CNN, 27 May 2023
• To the shock of Jennifer's friends, Lopez was her high school sweetheart and date to the prom.
  — Allie Weintraub, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2023
• So to go into that kind of ’80s-rock thing on the first record was even a shock to me.
  — Vulture, 8 June 2023
• The camera then pans over to Haines, whose mouth is wide open in shock.
  — Natalia Senanayake, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
• Savage’s arrest at the hands of ICE in 2018 came as a shock to the hip-hop world.
  — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 8 Jan. 2024
• But the biggest shock may be the name that appears on the screenplay.
  — Peter Debruge, Variety, 1 Feb. 2024
• In shock, Grant locked himself in his room at the studio.
  — James Reich, SPIN, 8 June 2023
• And less shock could mean less screen time strife for parents and kids alike.
  — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 18 Dec. 2023
• Unsprung mass includes things like the wheels and tires, springs, shocks, and brakes.
  — Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 21 Feb. 2024
• The woman, who is from Guinea, was rescued, in shock, but the baby died, Rai said.
  — Frances D'emilio, BostonGlobe.com, 13 Sep. 2023
• Hernan’s eyes widen, her hands going to her face in shock.
  — Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 5 Nov. 2023
• In the clip, Georges-Barnett could be seen pacing in front of the machine with her hands over her head in shock.
  — Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 22 Oct. 2023
• The 67-year-old, who had never seen a wild flamingo, almost fell over in shock.
  — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 13 Sep. 2023
• Her fiancé was thrilled by the news — and so was Armstrong after the initial shock.
  — Janay Kingsberry, Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2024
• But Reeder has a keen sense of shock, both for comic and creepy effect.
  — Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2023
• As soon as the Chiefs’ won, Swift’s friends tackled her and shrieked in shock, Page Six reported.
  — Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2024
• Both run non-adjustable forks and twin-emulsion rear shocks.
  — Peter Jackson, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2023
• Some have met bad ends, including one that fell off a truck and one that died of transplant shock.
  — Jason Samenow, Washington Post, 28 Nov. 2023
• Daniel Castillo came out of his bedroom with a nervous smile that couldn’t hide his shock.
  — Jad El Reda, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2023
• The encounter has left them in shock and anger — the two teens involved in the stop have not been acting themselves, their parents told The News.
  — Hojun Choi, Dallas News, 16 Aug. 2023
• Sometimes that kind of shock to the system creates something new.
  — Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 18 Jan. 2024
• Then, to Eileen’s shock and delight, Rebecca’s gaze turns on her.
  — Radhika Seth, Vogue, 6 Dec. 2023
• Kelce then put his hands over his head in shock as fans cheered, before raising his arms and bobbing them along to the song.
  — Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 14 Nov. 2023
• Here’s something that might come as a shock: Wide toe box running shoes and running shoes for wide feet are not the same thing.
  — Caroline Lubinsky, Men's Health, 27 July 2023
• The news came as a complete shock to the quiet neighborhood of Tarzana, where the family had lived since 2020.
  — Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 19 Dec. 2023
• Compared to the mad days of their gestation there are no mysteries of shock and awe, no strut and spunk.
  — Matt Thompson, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2024
• Advertisement The Tartars were in for a shock, though, as the Titans rallied for six runs in the bottom of the first.
  — Terry Monahan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 June 2023
• Norma’s in shock—but relieved, as maybe now her secret won’t get out.
  — Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 8 May 2024
• And winning against all these young whippersnappers still has this clock in shock.
  — Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 May 2024

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shock

2 of 2 verb

• But the band’s members were shocked at the hate mail that poured in.
  — August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 12 Sep. 2023
• The Kicker, shocked at the chances, still nailed four field goals.
  — Nick Canepa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Jan. 2024
• This will shock the egg, which helps the shell peel off more cleanly.
  — Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2024
• That said, Freeze added that he wouldn’t be shocked if McLeod would be good to go.
  — Ainslie Lee | [e-mail], al, 1 Sep. 2023
• The case that led to the death penalty for Smith shocked north Alabama at the time.
  — CBS News, 10 Jan. 2024
• But with the raunch, I’m shocked by how much of my family has gone to see it.
  — Jada Yuan, Washington Post, 17 July 2023
• The Giants' 1-3 start has shocked both fans and experts.
  — Scott Thompson, Fox News, 5 Oct. 2023
• It’s meant to shock the senses and spur people to get involved.
  — Heather Augustyn, SPIN, 29 Nov. 2023
• Dylan walked up to John singing the words to the songs on that first album, which shocked Prine in the moment.
  — Chris Willman, Variety, 10 Oct. 2023
• Don’t be shocked if just one team comes out of the Oregon weekend with a sweep — and that team is ASU.
  — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2024
• If anyone falls asleep, they'll get shocked by the collar that's attached to their necks.
  — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 17 May 2023
• He was shocked by what was said in that hotel ballroom, from the minute the very first presenter took the stage.
  — The Foretold Team, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2023
• The band that had been performing, moe., said in a statement that they were shocked and saddened.
  — Ben Brasch, Washington Post, 2 Jan. 2024
• Daniel Williams' girlfriend, Amber Williams, said she was shocked by the extent of his wounds.
  — Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2023
• Now in his seventh month of hospice care, the 98-year-old has managed to shock even those closest to him.
  — Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2023
• That idea shocked even the controversial news host, whose eyes shot wide open.
  — Tori Otten, The New Republic, 1 Nov. 2023
• Other friends said they, too, were shocked and devastated by the crash and the loss of the family.
  — Jessica Sager, Peoplemag, 26 Mar. 2024
• While being ordered to put his hands behind his back, Mims is shocked once with a taser.
  — Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2023
• That said, a lot of folks may be shocked by how much Larsa Pippen gives her teenager for allowance.
  — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 8 Mar. 2024
• There are some men in the community who are still shocked by the extent of her knowledge.
  — Keyaira Boone, Essence, 21 Mar. 2024
• You’d be shocked at how many leading brands engage in this practice.
  — Robert Johnson, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2023
• The 41-year-old man is seen pleading with officers to stop shocking him with stun guns.
  — CBS News, 25 May 2023
• Learning about this for the first time left Olivia shocked, and Taylor understood why.
  — Dana Rose Falcone, Peoplemag, 29 Sep. 2023
• Given the facts of Glossip’s case, what the Pardon and Parole Board did shocked many observers.
  — Austin Sarat, The Conversation, 2 May 2023
• Videos of the police stop and beating of Nichols shocked and horrified people across the nation.
  — Marlene Lenthang, NBC News, 2 May 2023
• Early in the war, the West was shocked at the Russian military’s poor performance.
  — Matthew Luxmoore, WSJ, 24 Sep. 2023
• Sometimes the crew chief shocks himself knowing that he’s worked at The K longer than many employees have lived.
  — Lawrence Price, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024
• Even in Hualien, one of Taiwan’s most earthquake-prone areas, residents were shocked by the strength of the shaking.
  — Júlia Ledur, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
• The Florida Panthers shocked the hockey world — and, at times, themselves — in the playoffs last season.
  — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2024
• When the package was opened, the museum curators were shocked by what was inside.
  — Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 May 2024

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