1
as in abruptly
with great suddenness
the bus stopped suddenly, and somebody's lunch landed in the aisle
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2
as in unexpectedly
without warning
suddenly, something fell out of the sky and landed in the field a few feet away
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Recent Examples of suddenly
Not because a new appendix deserves a barnstorming tour, or because county unemployment data has suddenly become beach reading.
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Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In some areas, the water may look shallow and calm yet drop off suddenly into deep pools.
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Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The landscape shifted suddenly with the shocking trade of Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025.
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CBS News,
29 June 2026
Check with your healthcare provider or pharmacist before stopping a medication suddenly.
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Jenna Anderson,
Health,
29 June 2026
Reacting to a different moment, Hoyer also responded when the scuffling Cubs suddenly produced an eight-game winning streak in July 2023.
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Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Powell suddenly became a significant free agent after Miami’s trade for Antetokounmpo.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
The judge asked gently if Kerstin’s strength ever suddenly failed her.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Authorities say five instructors, five novice tandem jumpers and the pilot died when the Pilatus PC-6 suddenly fell almost vertically near homes after leaving Nancy-Essey airfield.
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Antonin Utz,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2026
In some areas, the water may look shallow and calm yet drop off suddenly into deep pools.
—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The landscape shifted suddenly with the shocking trade of Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025.
—
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Check with your healthcare provider or pharmacist before stopping a medication suddenly.
—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
29 June 2026
Reacting to a different moment, Hoyer also responded when the scuffling Cubs suddenly produced an eight-game winning streak in July 2023.
—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
29 June 2026
Powell suddenly became a significant free agent after Miami’s trade for Antetokounmpo.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
29 June 2026
The judge asked gently if Kerstin’s strength ever suddenly failed her.
—
William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Authorities say five instructors, five novice tandem jumpers and the pilot died when the Pilatus PC-6 suddenly fell almost vertically near homes after leaving Nancy-Essey airfield.
—
Antonin Utz,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for suddenly
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Last week, the president abruptly canceled a housing bill signing ceremony, blocking the legislation from immediately becoming law.
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Once a promising middle-of-the-order threat with the Cubs, Morel's offensive regression intensified in Miami, ending the experiment abruptly.
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One potential downside of RV travel is that mechanical issues can pop up unexpectedly, like with any vehicle.
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If lottery-caliber talent unexpectedly drops, Philadelphia could have a chance to make a call.
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“Suddenly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suddenly. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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