surprised
adjective
sur·prised
sər-ˈprīzd 
sə-
: feeling or showing surprise because of something unexpected
was very surprised to see her there
was too surprised to speak
a surprised expression
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While many people were surprised to see the warning pop up on their phones, especially those living hundreds of miles from the epicenter, officials say the ShakeAlert system is designed to err on the side of caution.
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Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Don’t be surprised if the coach with the untucked white shirt prowling the Tunisia sideline at Thursday night’s World Cup game looks familiar.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Don’t be surprised if you’re tempted to rewear it!
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Vec was also pleasantly surprised that the shuttle left on time.
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Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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Brady Halbleib,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Don’t be surprised if the coach with the untucked white shirt prowling the Tunisia sideline at Thursday night’s World Cup game looks familiar.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Don’t be surprised if you’re tempted to rewear it!
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Vec was also pleasantly surprised that the shuttle left on time.
—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
25 June 2026
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“Surprised.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surprised. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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