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as in amazed
to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected
I was very surprised when my parents offered to pay the down payment on our house
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as in ambushed
to lie in wait for and attack by surprise
FBI agents surprised the counterfeiters in their own base of operations
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Recent Examples of surprised
Heather McRea, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Allen was surprised to see just how much longevity The Sandlot has had over the years.
—Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
In just the third start of her rookie season on the LPGA Tour, Ingrid Lindblad surprised everyone, including herself, by winning the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship at El Caballero Country Club.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Some might even be surprised to know that call boxes were still around.
—Heather McRea, Oc Register, 14 Apr. 2026
Allen was surprised to see just how much longevity The Sandlot has had over the years.
—Madeline Boardman, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
The reporting in this story surprised us.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 15 Apr. 2026
In just the third start of her rookie season on the LPGA Tour, Ingrid Lindblad surprised everyone, including herself, by winning the 2025 JM Eagle LA Championship at El Caballero Country Club.
—Bob Buttitta, Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surprised
Adjective
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Steve Miklos remembers feeling a bit startled when former Orange Lutheran athletic director Jim Kunau contacted him about becoming the school’s softball coach.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
14 Apr. 2026
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Miss Manners was only startled, not traumatized, and fortunately was able to maintain her grateful smile.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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For twelve seasons, Kim has amazed us with her fierce and raw portrayal of Teddy Altman.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2026
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Melissa's rapid intensification and high winds and atypical hurricane behavior amazed even some of the more experienced scientists who study tropical cyclones, thanks in part to its journey over some exceptionally warm waters in the Caribbean.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 Feb. 2026
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Then in Brookhaven, a homeless man was ambushed and shot several times while sleeping outside a shopping center on Peachtree Road.—
Landon Mion , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2026
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The Twins ambushed Crochet with four runs in the first inning, then knocked out Boston's ace lefty with a seven-run second.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
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The final meeting between the Celtics and Magic came on Sunday when Boston's bench players shocked Orlando's starters in a 113-108 win.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Former Metropolitan Police Officer Michael Fanone, who was dragged into the mob and suffered a heart attack after a rioter shocked him with a stun gun, was disappointed but not surprised by the latest milestone in the dismantling of Capitol riot prosecutions.—
Michael Kunzelman,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Apr. 2026
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After watching his ball go into the bunker, the LIV golfer then attacked a nearby water cooler, severing the head of the club from its shaft.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Araghchi, part of Iran’s delegation in Pakistan, said Saturday that his country was prepared to retaliate if attacked again.—
E. Eduardo Castillo,
Fortune,
12 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Castro, who spent the day with Mejia and often translated for her, described Mejia as awed and giddy throughout the day.—
Emiliano Tahui Gómez,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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And the second-to-none acoustics, with 10,000 state-of-the-art fiber panels that project sound throughout the theater, will leave you awed.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The deaths stunned political leaders throughout the state.—
Michael Biesecker,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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Some told us they were stunned to learn of the killing.—
April 16,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This sometimes left audience members bewildered about what had actually happened.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
6 Apr. 2026
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The passenger in the back eventually looked up from her phone, noticed Louise, and locked eyes with this bewildered-looking woman blocking the crosswalk.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surprised. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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