as in suddenly
without warning
the snow started unexpectedly
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Recent Examples of unexpectedly
One potential downside of RV travel is that mechanical issues can pop up unexpectedly, like with any vehicle.
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Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
If lottery-caliber talent unexpectedly drops, Philadelphia could have a chance to make a call.
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Tony Jones,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Their relationship quickly unravels once Emma, while at dinner with friends Rachel (Alana Haim) and Mike (Mamoudou Athie), reveals her deepest, darkest secret, which permanently and unexpectedly alters the connection between her and Charlie.
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Karla Cote,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The quality is unexpectedly excellent.
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Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
BofA’s new Fed prediction Bank of America reversed a previous forecast Monday and predicted the Fed will hike rates a quarter-point in September, October, and December after Fed chair Kevin Warsh signaled unexpectedly hawkish views at last week's FOMC meeting.
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Diane Brady,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
An unexpectedly hawkish Fed meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh last week boosted expectations for a year-end interest rate hike, further pressuring gold prices, as the prospect of higher interest rates tend to weigh on the non-yielding precious metal.
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Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Nancy Guthrie unexpectedly disappeared four months ago, leaving police with no suspect, no motive, and no leads despite extensive searches.
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Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
23 June 2026
Gandolfini died unexpectedly on June 19, 2013, while vacationing in Rome, Italy.
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Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
If lottery-caliber talent unexpectedly drops, Philadelphia could have a chance to make a call.
—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
Their relationship quickly unravels once Emma, while at dinner with friends Rachel (Alana Haim) and Mike (Mamoudou Athie), reveals her deepest, darkest secret, which permanently and unexpectedly alters the connection between her and Charlie.
—
Karla Cote,
Variety,
23 June 2026
The quality is unexpectedly excellent.
—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
BofA’s new Fed prediction Bank of America reversed a previous forecast Monday and predicted the Fed will hike rates a quarter-point in September, October, and December after Fed chair Kevin Warsh signaled unexpectedly hawkish views at last week's FOMC meeting.
—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
An unexpectedly hawkish Fed meeting chaired by Kevin Warsh last week boosted expectations for a year-end interest rate hike, further pressuring gold prices, as the prospect of higher interest rates tend to weigh on the non-yielding precious metal.
—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
23 June 2026
Nancy Guthrie unexpectedly disappeared four months ago, leaving police with no suspect, no motive, and no leads despite extensive searches.
—
Allison Degrushe,
StyleCaster,
23 June 2026
Gandolfini died unexpectedly on June 19, 2013, while vacationing in Rome, Italy.
—
Janelle Ash,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexpectedly
suddenly
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Retirement often arrives suddenly and unexpectedly, triggered by health setbacks or corporate downsizing.
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But with $350 off, this suddenly becomes a much better option!
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“Unexpectedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexpectedly. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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