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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Even some of its adherents were surprised Monday when the group launched a barrage of rockets and drones on Israeli positions across the border.
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Rossen was surprised to learn that a number of Lampros’ operations have already ended in convictions in Palm Beach County, not just because of due process issues but because those prosecutions would require the catchers to sit for depositions, motion hearings and trials.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
No one should be surprised that congressional views on this war would largely break down along party lines, but hope springs eternal.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Willow and Pink last surprised fans by singing together during a surprise cameo at Hugh Jackman’s show From New York With Love last September.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
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Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Rossen was surprised to learn that a number of Lampros’ operations have already ended in convictions in Palm Beach County, not just because of due process issues but because those prosecutions would require the catchers to sit for depositions, motion hearings and trials.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
No one should be surprised that congressional views on this war would largely break down along party lines, but hope springs eternal.
—The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 3 Mar. 2026
Willow and Pink last surprised fans by singing together during a surprise cameo at Hugh Jackman’s show From New York With Love last September.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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