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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The individuals were then spotted by security cameras attempting to leave through an emergency exit door while carrying numerous bags, before suddenly pivoting toward a flight of stairs and running up to the floor above.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026 -
The return of Matthews the Superstar Auston Matthews is suddenly on pace for 44 goals after scoring for the seventh time in the last five games.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Adverb
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The Miami Hurricanes are at home, while the entire state of Indiana – save for some in West Lafayette – is content to abandon their homes to enjoy this unexpectedly stupefying playoff march.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Zannaki Pill Organizer Having to check a bag unexpectedly is another common occurrence while boarding, and one that causes many passengers to panic.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Unanticipatedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanticipatedly. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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