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Startling meaning

present participle and gerund of startle

Synonyms of Startling

Using Startling

  • The main meaning on this page is: present participle and gerund of startle
  • Useful related words include: surprising.
  • In the example corpus, startling often appears in combinations such as: the startling, is startling, most startling.

Context around Startling

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 26.3 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 7 middle, 6 end
  • Sentence types: 18 statements, 2 questions, 0 exclamations

Corpus analysis for Startling

  • In this selection, "startling" usually appears near the start of the sentence. The average example has 26.3 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, experienced, potentially, two, stat, displays and recovery stand out and add context to how "startling" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include 137 of startling verve and and a rather startling similarity since. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "startling" sits close to words such as amelia, ascertain and bieber, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with startling

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Is he ready for a startling revelation? (7 words)

In the developing world, a startling one-third of girls under 18 are prostitutes. (14 words)

But what is startling is that in 1970 atmospheric carbon dioxide was just 315 ppm. (15 words)

He pulled back to create separation from Brown before swishing the triple in Brown’s face to give Atlanta a two-point lead with 2.1 seconds left and lift the Hawks to a startling 119-117 victory at TD Garden on Tuesday. (43 words)

At the other end Travis Head began to beat the ball, and beat the energy out of the day, en route to one of the great ODI innings of all time, a match-winning 137 of startling verve and skill. (40 words)

But with 35 minutes gone City were 2-1 up, Julián Álvarez the goalscorer with a piece of brilliance picked out of the air, a startling shot that rose and fell and dipped over the flailing hand of Bernd Leno. (40 words)

Does the phrase — usually following two startling knocks on the door — fill you with happiness or dread? (17 words)

Is he ready for a startling revelation? (7 words)

Example sentences (20)

But what was most startling was that fact that Ireland missed a third of their 15 lineouts - a startling stat from a side who have long set the standard in the air.

After protracted negotiations with Cricket Australia lasting two seasons, Smith overturned perceptions of his waning worth as a Twenty20 batter with a series of startling displays for the Sydney Sixers in last season’s Big Bash League.

A man suffering from Long Covid has made such a startling recovery he will be climbing to Mount Everest Base Camp next week.

A recent has revealed a startling reality: UK companies are grappling with invoice processing expenses soaring to a staggering £25 per invoice.

At the other end Travis Head began to beat the ball, and beat the energy out of the day, en route to one of the great ODI innings of all time, a match-winning 137 of startling verve and skill.

But a Denver Post review found that high turnover — while lower than it was during the pandemic — still undercuts those gains to a startling degree.

But what is startling is that in 1970 atmospheric carbon dioxide was just 315 ppm.

But with 35 minutes gone City were 2-1 up, Julián Álvarez the goalscorer with a piece of brilliance picked out of the air, a startling shot that rose and fell and dipped over the flailing hand of Bernd Leno.

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California has experienced startling declines in its populations of native bees, butterflies, moths, songbirds and other pollinators in recent decades due to habitat loss.

Characterizing AI activity as potentially “startling” and also “incredibly convenient,” O’Reilly talked about another use of these technologies: to help humans feel more reassured about their own ideas.

Does the phrase — usually following two startling knocks on the door — fill you with happiness or dread?

Following her performance, Rihanna’s concurrent listeners on Apple Music increased by a startling 331% globally.

For a first-time position coach, Newsome's impact was startling both on and off the field.

He pulled back to create separation from Brown before swishing the triple in Brown’s face to give Atlanta a two-point lead with 2.1 seconds left and lift the Hawks to a startling 119-117 victory at TD Garden on Tuesday.

In 2002, his scientists found startling levels of benzene and other dangerous chemicals outside the facility, including toluene, which is found in nail polish and explosives, and 1,3-butadiene, a carcinogen used in plastic and rubber products.

In a rather startling similarity since Google chose a way of design philosophy on the tablet – unfold – both unfold and noble $1,799.99 starting price.

Indeed, the driving sequences in “Ferrari” are another matter, thrilling and terrifying in equal measure, building to the startling depiction of the horrific crash during the 1957 Mille Miglia that killed 11 people.

In the developing world, a startling one-third of girls under 18 are prostitutes.

Is he ready for a startling revelation?

It brought to mind a rather curious series of encounters I had with the Scottish Government almost 20 years ago when I raised this startling oversight with them.

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Common combinations with startling

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "startling" in a sentence?
An example: "But what was most startling was that fact that Ireland missed a third of their 15 lineouts - a startling stat from a side who have long set the standard in the air." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "startling" from authentic English texts.
What does "startling" mean?
Startling means: present participle and gerund of startle
What are synonyms of "startling"?
Common synonyms of "startling" include: surprising.
How many example sentences with "startling" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "startling", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.