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unsurprising

American  
[uhn-ser-prahyz-ing] / ˌʌn sərˈpraɪz ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. not causing or likely to cause surprise; as expected.


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It’s perhaps unsurprising that Micron and Nvidia are expected to be major earnings contributors.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 18, 2026

What’s unsurprising about Chuck Lorre’s memoir: He dishes, and without sparing anyone, including himself.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The pressure Sabalenka was feeling manifested in some aggressive second serves, and it was unsurprising to see one go long for a double fault on the decisive break point in the opening set.

From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026

So it’s unsurprising that race is a sore spot for JD Vance, and that he’s lashing out about El-Sayed’s pointed comments.

From Salon ● Sep. 4, 2026

The tears that had slipped down my dress left unsurprising dark spots, and made the front yard blurry and even more unreal.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou

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