surprised
adjective
sur·prised
sər-ˈprīzd 
sə-
: feeling or showing surprise because of something unexpected
was very surprised to see her there
was too surprised to speak
a surprised expression
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Readers may be surprised to find that many of the stocks chosen for Ankrum’s coffee can are those of business-to-business companies.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Even Grignon is surprised at how ubiquitous the iPhone has become.
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Scott Hansel, the president and CEO at Chapman, said people are surprised to learn that more than 40% of people staying there are employed in some capacity.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Rossdale, 60, is surprised that his career has spanned decades.
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Brian Steinberg, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
Even Grignon is surprised at how ubiquitous the iPhone has become.
—Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Scott Hansel, the president and CEO at Chapman, said people are surprised to learn that more than 40% of people staying there are employed in some capacity.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Rossdale, 60, is surprised that his career has spanned decades.
—Janelle Ash , Larry Fink, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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