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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That lineup's success against the Kings means that Davis, PJ Washington, Naji Marshall and Lively will get plenty of run tonight as well.
Don't be surprised if the Mavs' collective size forces Edey into foul trouble.
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
The defensive line crop of talent in this draft is so deep don’t be surprised if all 32 teams select one at some point in the three days of this draft.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
The Wall Street Journal board agreed with Powell’s assessment but wasn’t surprised Trump lashed out against him.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Check out the extended version and don't be surprised if the whole family starts singing along (Burger Dog, B-B Burger Dog/yap yap yap yap yap yap yap!).
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 Apr. 2025
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Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025
The defensive line crop of talent in this draft is so deep don’t be surprised if all 32 teams select one at some point in the three days of this draft.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 18 Apr. 2025
The Wall Street Journal board agreed with Powell’s assessment but wasn’t surprised Trump lashed out against him.
—Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 18 Apr. 2025
Check out the extended version and don't be surprised if the whole family starts singing along (Burger Dog, B-B Burger Dog/yap yap yap yap yap yap yap!).
—Anna Halkidis, Parents, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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