How to Use shock in a Sentence

shock

1 of 2 noun
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  • 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
  • However, the attacks in the city were not as frequent as in the capital Kyiv, and Thursday’s strike was a deep shock for many in the city.
    — Mstyslav Chernov, Anchorage Daily News, 7 July 2023
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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 | Alee@al.com, 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
  • They were pistol-whipped, cut with knives, shocked with stun guns, made to kneel for mock executions.
    — James Verini Paolo Pellegrin, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2023
  • Testers were shocked by how long their legs looked in this pair, especially when styled with shorter or tucked-in tops.
    — Grace Wu, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2023

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