How to Use surprised in a Sentence

surprised

adjective
  • The ball was snapped which is why Jaren was surprised at it.
    Kevin Reynolds, The Salt Lake Tribune, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Nevins was surprised at the bond between the late Queen and Roberts.
    Simon Perry, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
  • Rausch is not surprised to see how clutch Gross has been for the Huskies.
    Richard Obert, The Arizona Republic, 4 Jan. 2024
  • No one should be surprised if the fourth matchup is just as close.
    The Athletic College Football Staff, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The incumbent punter was not surprised when the Ravens called Stout’s name in the fourth round of the draft.
    Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 8 Sep. 2022
  • Is there anything the Chiefs did that surprised you guys?
    Curtis Pashelka, The Mercury News, 11 Feb. 2024
  • As the end of this game nears, don’t be surprised to see the Spartans go the distance with Ohio State.
    Rainer Sabin, Detroit Free Press, 29 Aug. 2022
  • Won’t be surprised if the Frogs add a backup via the portal.
    Dallas News, 10 Jan. 2023
  • In other words, don’t be surprised to see a deep run from a high seed.
    Theo MacKie, The Arizona Republic, 3 Nov. 2022
  • Look ahead: Don't be surprised if the loser appeals to the Supreme Court.
    Dan Primack, Axios, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Based on those records, bettors should be surprised if the Celtics drop a third straight game against the Cavs.
    Nick Hennion, Chicago Tribune, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Don’t be surprised if the final numbers this year are about the same.
    Orlando Sentinel, 21 Dec. 2022
  • But don’t be surprised if a lower seed comes out of nowhere to win it this year.
    Los Angeles Times, 1 Mar. 2023
  • Many here wouldn’t be surprised to see Sunak tossed out of power.
    Patrick Smith, NBC News, 2 July 2024
  • And Southerners might be surprised to see which spots made the list.
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 30 May 2024
  • But don’t be surprised if that number climbs even higher in the days to come.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 6 May 2024
  • What book might people be surprised to find on your shelves?
    New York Times, 6 June 2024
  • Jones was not surprised to see Ladapo pivot to measles.
    Amy Maxmen, CBS News, 23 Feb. 2024
  • Guerrero, looking surprised, trotted home to tie the game, 1-1, with two outs in the fourth.
    Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press, 13 Apr. 2023
  • When Phoebe’s tail finally stopped, Dave looked up and was surprised to see the house.
    Claire Cameron, Outside Online, 3 Feb. 2025
  • At the same time, don't be surprised if kids laugh, play and want to behave like normal.
    Zulekha Nathoo, USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022
  • The players were neither surprised nor upset by the changes.
    Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 26 Jan. 2024
  • Joshua Jackson was surprised with a blast from his past at the 2024 Emmy Awards.
    Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 16 Sep. 2024
  • Mumcuoglu was surprised to see the shallow letters on the small comb.
    Katie Hunt, CNN, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Don’t be surprised if the 30-year-old is re-signed to another one-year deal.
    Omar Kelly, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Second, researchers were surprised to find that the grave was about 5,500 years old.
    Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024
  • There was still one entry left, and no one was surprised at what Team Pi showed up with.
    Patrick Honner, Quanta Magazine, 21 Nov. 2022
  • The actors were surprised to learn that the Euphoria star, 26, shared screen time with them.
    Angel Saunders, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
  • What book might people be surprised to find on your shelves?
    New York Times, 4 Jan. 2024
  • Don’t be surprised if Rhule’s comments appear in a future court filing by the plaintiffs.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 2 Feb. 2025

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