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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
Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The Mustang players were completely surprised by the homecoming celebration and the outpouring of support even brought tears to the coach’s eyes.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
This is perhaps why some viewers were surprised when Sabol did not become the farmer's final choice.
—Christopher Kuhagen, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Another major change was the killer’s identity, so even fans of the book would be surprised at the end of the movie.
—William Earl, Variety, 23 May 2025
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Adjective
And don’t be surprised if services for seniors and people with disabilities get caught up in congressional efforts to further cut domestic spending later this year.
—Howard Gleckman, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The Mustang players were completely surprised by the homecoming celebration and the outpouring of support even brought tears to the coach’s eyes.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2025
This is perhaps why some viewers were surprised when Sabol did not become the farmer's final choice.
—Christopher Kuhagen, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Another major change was the killer’s identity, so even fans of the book would be surprised at the end of the movie.
—William Earl, Variety, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for surprised
Verb
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Police say Perez, 21, was ambushed and shot twice by Ragan in the stairwell of a Motel Seven.—
Charles Rabin,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2025
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Once a Brink’s driver exited an armored vehicle to deliver money to a business, prosecutors said robbers ambushed them, with testimony in the case later revealing that the conspirators used assault rifles to carry out their robberies.—
Krystal Nurse,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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Subway Violence Meanwhile, the incident is the latest in a series of high-profile crimes on New York subway trains that have shocked the city.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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And the art world is no different — some artists are using it to help generate work, and others are shocked by its capabilities.—
Lucy Handley,
CNBC,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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For the coveted shoot, the Olympic athlete stunned in a variety of looks.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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However, most were stunned at Dawn's story.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Indiana State Police Troopers Amanda Parker and Jaylen Holt-Terry took their plates and sat off to the side Tuesday afternoon, awed by the history in the room.—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
20 May 2025
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The magazine saw itself as literary but not self-serious; if the stereotypical National Geographic story was a walk through the jungle recounted in hushed, awed tones, its Outside equivalent was a little dustier, wilder, and less reverent.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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They too would have been astonished by its subtle yet pleasant effects and its practical use.—
Wade Davis,
Rolling Stone,
6 Apr. 2025
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Former and current military fighter pilots were astonished that the Secretary of Defense texted details of the classified attack plan.—
Rick Pozniak,
Boston Herald,
1 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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But Evander Kane banked a puck off Esa Lindell’s skate and past a bewildered DeSmith less than three minutes later to restore the two-goal lead.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Comments Jeffrey Dean Morgan was baffled, bewildered, and befuddled.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
23 May 2025
Adjective
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Last summer, North Carolina locals were astounded by a rare but entirely natural phenomenon that caused the ocean along the Crystal Coast to sparkle with a brilliant blue radiance that folks previously only associated with places like the Bahamas or Turks and Caicos.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
1 June 2025
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Trump was astounded by the accommodations in Lusail, a new city outside of Doha that was built from the ground up.—
Chris Megerian,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Getty 'Jackpot' Viewers on TikTok were amazed by the incredible flooring found beneath the carpet in the viral clip.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 May 2025
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Finally, those who are looking for beach living, a rural and slower pace of life, and peaceful, natural beauty will be amazed by the Philippines. MORE FROM FORBES Forbes7 Hot Caribbean Markets For Global Property InvestorsBy Kathleen PeddicordForbesThinking Of Retiring In Thailand?—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/surprised. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.
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