unsurprising
adjective
un·sur·pris·ing
ˌən-sər-ˈprī-ziŋ 
ˌən-sə-
: not surprising or unexpected
… the unsurprising result of carefully hatched plans …—
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But the California poppy was a reference as well, which is unsurprising, given the recurring floral motif in the lineup of looks.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
The letter officially marks an unsurprising position for the owners who have a keen interest in closing on the 10-figure transaction.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Asked for comment, an aide to Paxton’s campaign said Cogdell is a Democrat and called the endorsement unsurprising.
—Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Asked for comment, an aide to Paxton's campaign said Cogdell is a Democrat and called the endorsement unsurprising.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
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Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 17 June 2026
The letter officially marks an unsurprising position for the owners who have a keen interest in closing on the 10-figure transaction.
—Jake Sheridan, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Asked for comment, an aide to Paxton’s campaign said Cogdell is a Democrat and called the endorsement unsurprising.
—Jesse Bedayn, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
Asked for comment, an aide to Paxton's campaign said Cogdell is a Democrat and called the endorsement unsurprising.
—CBS News, 8 June 2026
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“Unsurprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsurprising. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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