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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To mark the occasion, Charli — who married The 1975’s George Daniel in July — surprised fans with a cryptic message and later shared a teaser for her next creative endeavor.
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2025
The footage shows Partridge crying her eyes out over the prospect of losing Lilly, only to be surprised with a new addition in the shape of Coco.
Donkey has now been castrated, and the adorable family trio lives together in a large field with Partridge's other horses.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
One thing to watch out for Don’t be surprised to see Nicolas Jover prowling the Old Trafford technical area Sunday.
—Peter South, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Just days before the April 12 spring game, Lyons was surprised with a clean bill of health — writ in orange and blue.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
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Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 16 Aug. 2025
The footage shows Partridge crying her eyes out over the prospect of losing Lilly, only to be surprised with a new addition in the shape of Coco.
Donkey has now been castrated, and the adorable family trio lives together in a large field with Partridge's other horses.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
One thing to watch out for Don’t be surprised to see Nicolas Jover prowling the Old Trafford technical area Sunday.
—Peter South, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Just days before the April 12 spring game, Lyons was surprised with a clean bill of health — writ in orange and blue.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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