as in suddenly
without warning
the unanticipatedly high fuel prices had many people wondering how they were going to keep warm that winter
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Adverb
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But suddenly, this season -- for a second time -- has been injected with a refreshing mix of optimism and intrigue.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2026 -
And Dailyn Swain is suddenly up to 10 points after a pull-up 3 off the dribble.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
7 Mar. 2026
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Employers unexpectedly cut jobs in February, adding to concerns that the labor market is wobbling.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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But an unexpectedly powerful solar cycle that peaked in 2024 accelerated that timeline by increasing atmospheric drag on the spacecraft, according to the agency.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Unanticipatedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanticipatedly. Accessed 15 Mar. 2026.
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