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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Honestly, we probably shouldn’t be surprised after the likes of Barbie, Sonic the Hedgehog, and the seemingly endless parade of Lego movies.
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Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
No one should be surprised if Edward Durell Stone’s streamlined modernist shoebox changes beyond recognition.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
There’s no way to collect that money, but don’t be surprised if the city has to hire more bureaucrats to process the late fees.
—Susan Shelley, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Finishing third in a tough District 25-5A, don’t be surprised if Liberty Hill sticks around in the Division II playoffs.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
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Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 19 Mar. 2026
No one should be surprised if Edward Durell Stone’s streamlined modernist shoebox changes beyond recognition.
—Alex Ross, New Yorker, 19 Mar. 2026
There’s no way to collect that money, but don’t be surprised if the city has to hire more bureaucrats to process the late fees.
—Susan Shelley, Daily News, 18 Mar. 2026
Finishing third in a tough District 25-5A, don’t be surprised if Liberty Hill sticks around in the Division II playoffs.
—Colby Gordon, Austin American Statesman, 18 Mar. 2026
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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