as in suddenly
without warning
the snow started unexpectedly
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Recent Examples of unexpectedly
Larson unexpectedly died of an aortic dissection the night before the show’s first off-Broadway performance in 1996.
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Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 May 2026
Mortgage rates can change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially in the current economic landscape.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 19 May 2026
In November, during a test to ensure the V3 booster could hold pressure, the vehicle unexpectedly exploded.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
In the viral clip released Sunday (below), Pascal removes his helmet and the tourists go wild — cheering with shock and excitement at unexpectedly seeing The Mandalorian and Grogu actor.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
That can create real financial strain if the car is totaled, needs major repairs, or if your financial situation changes unexpectedly.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Young said the recognition came unexpectedly after years of independently building the Battery Tour.
—Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
When your phone or tablet drops into the red unexpectedly, productivity, communication, and travel plans all take a hit.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
But Broccoli's daughter, Barbara, unexpectedly decided to sell control of the Bond properties, character, and future film developments to Amazon and MGM studios.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 19 May 2026
Mortgage rates can change suddenly and unexpectedly, especially in the current economic landscape.
—Tim Maxwell, CBS News, 19 May 2026
In November, during a test to ensure the V3 booster could hold pressure, the vehicle unexpectedly exploded.
—ArsTechnica, 18 May 2026
In the viral clip released Sunday (below), Pascal removes his helmet and the tourists go wild — cheering with shock and excitement at unexpectedly seeing The Mandalorian and Grogu actor.
—James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2026
That can create real financial strain if the car is totaled, needs major repairs, or if your financial situation changes unexpectedly.
—Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Young said the recognition came unexpectedly after years of independently building the Battery Tour.
—Kansas City Star, 18 May 2026
When your phone or tablet drops into the red unexpectedly, productivity, communication, and travel plans all take a hit.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 May 2026
But Broccoli's daughter, Barbara, unexpectedly decided to sell control of the Bond properties, character, and future film developments to Amazon and MGM studios.
—Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexpectedly
suddenly
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The Dodgers, billed in spring as having too much pitching, suddenly have questions about their pitching.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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During class, Mark suddenly collapsed after going into cardiac arrest.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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“Unexpectedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexpectedly. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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