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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
Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
Dont be surprised when one of them is wearing the C in the Olympics over Matthews.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Some might be surprised to find out that more than 100 vineyards and tasting rooms are located in and around Fredericksburg, Texas, along Wine Road 290.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
No one should be surprised if Hezbollah resorts to such intimidation.
—Hanin Ghaddar, Foreign Affairs, 4 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Bonds was surprised at the size of the crowd, which filled most of the arena bowl and extended into the upper deck.
—Christian Babcock, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
Dont be surprised when one of them is wearing the C in the Olympics over Matthews.
—Pierre Lebrun, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025
Some might be surprised to find out that more than 100 vineyards and tasting rooms are located in and around Fredericksburg, Texas, along Wine Road 290.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
No one should be surprised if Hezbollah resorts to such intimidation.
—Hanin Ghaddar, Foreign Affairs, 4 Feb. 2025
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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
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However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And some likely were still awed that Sabathia saved the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2008 playoff run by making each of his final three starts of the season on three days rest.—
Brendan Kuty,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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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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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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Hubbard’s bewildered eyes locked on Pacific Palisades, a Los Angeles community reshaped by flames.—
Bryce Miller,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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Last summer, North Carolina locals were astounded by a rare but entirely natural phenomenon that caused the ocean along the Crystal Coast to sparkle with a brilliant blue radiance that folks previously only associated with places like the Bahamas or Turks and Caicos.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2025
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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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Olight Clip-on Rechargeable Light Reviewers are amazed at the quality of this $40 light.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Feb. 2025
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Loading your audio article Prepare yourself to be amazed by the floral artistry on display to celebrate Lunar New Year this week at Westfield Valley Fair.—
Sal Pizarro,
The Mercury News,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surprised. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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