- present participle of shatter.
shattering
Example Sentences
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Both apps allowed wagers on the number of “explosive diarrhea” cyclosporiasis and measles cases this year, with both outbreaks shattering records.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
There had also been a shattering event in Paris for the second year in a row.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
Much of Western Europe was sweltering in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, likely shattering yet more temperature records.
From Barron's ● Jun. 19, 2026
The movie — starring Pedro Pascal, Sigourney Weaver and Jeremy Allen White — benefited from positive reviews from moviegoers, but it stopped short of shattering expectations.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
The sound had been a second-floor window shattering due to the heat.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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