is surprising
- present progressive of surprise (3rd person singular).
Example Sentences
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That idea does feel apt: It is surprising how little technology exists to facilitate communication between humans and dogs, considering how intimately the two species have coevolved.
From Slate ● Jun. 20, 2026
"I'm really expecting nobody to see these videos - and a lot of people have now, which is surprising."
From BBC ● May 17, 2026
Researchers note that this is surprising, since most stem tetrapods are thought to have been carnivorous.
From Science Daily ● May 1, 2026
What is surprising, and almost amusing, is the fact that at some level Mr. Ashton knows how annoying he can be.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
It is surprising how my mother and father hardened so differently, when they turned to stone.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
