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as in amazed
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
I was very surprised when my parents offered to pay the down payment on our house
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as in ambushed
to lie in wait for and attack by surprise
FBI agents surprised the counterfeiters in their own base of operations
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Recent Examples of surprised
Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
Don’t be surprised if Rhule’s comments appear in a future court filing by the plaintiffs.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Feb. 2025
But lurking lower on the leaderboard is the possibility of an outcome nobody would be surprised to see but everyone fears.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
In fact, Gerber wasn't entirely surprised to see the dog take a keen interest in what was happening.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Don’t be surprised if the Jags are in the mix — again.
—Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 2 Feb. 2025
Don’t be surprised if Rhule’s comments appear in a future court filing by the plaintiffs.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Feb. 2025
But lurking lower on the leaderboard is the possibility of an outcome nobody would be surprised to see but everyone fears.
—Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 2 Feb. 2025
In fact, Gerber wasn't entirely surprised to see the dog take a keen interest in what was happening.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Feb. 2025
See all Example Sentences for surprised
Recent Examples of Synonyms for surprised
Verb
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That gap becomes dramatically clear in cases where players choose to act against their own interests, deliberately allowing their characters to be swindled, ambushed, or even killed.—
Andrea Long Chu,
Vulture,
30 Dec. 2024
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He was allegedly ambushed in the parking lot, kidnapped, robbed and murdered; his apartment was also burglarized, according to police reports.—
Bethany Blankley | The Center Square,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
27 Dec. 2024
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The Context The incident is the latest in series of high-profile crimes on New York subway trains that have shocked the city.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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And the art world is no different — some artists are using it to help generate work, and others are shocked by its capabilities.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Its striking, smoke-ring-like appearance has both awed and puzzled astronomers, who have long debated whether this remnant truly takes on a ring shape or if its appearance is merely an illusion created by our viewpoint in space.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
20 Jan. 2025
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On Saturday, as culmination to Marvel’s packed San Diego Comic-Con panel announcing the studio’s upcoming slate of projects, veteran MCU hands Anthony and Joe Russo appeared onstage alongside a phalanx of sinister metal-mask-wearing, robed figures to ecstatic cheers and awed murmurs.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
29 July 2024
Verb
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The findings left scientists astonished.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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In 2014, for instance, one researcher was astonished to watch a single sea otter devour roughly 30 European green crabs in an hour, per the Washington Post.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
30 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Anyone else is likely to emerge unharmed, if a little bewildered that these good-looking but skin-deep figures merited feature treatment.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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Unleashed upon an unsuspecting public in 1977, Eraserhead initially left crowds confused and bewildered.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
16 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Internet users were astounded by the new and improved look, which has led to an overwhelming positive response.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The Watch What Happens Live host proceeded to ask about the current season of Real Housewives of Beverly Hills while Cooper, 57, was astounded by Hamm's deep knowledge of the reality TV franchise.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
1 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Social Media Reaction Oliver has been amazed by the online response since sharing her version of the makeup trend.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Debris from the explosion streaked through the sky, leaving people on the ground amazed and confused.—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surprised. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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