surprising
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- surprisingly adverb
- surprisingness noun
- unsurprising adjective
Etymology
Origin of surprising
Example Sentences
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The most surprising result came when researchers reduced FTL1 in older mice.
From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026
Employers added a surprising 178,000 jobs to payrolls last month and unemployment dipped back to 4.3%.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
The recent telecommunications momentum shouldn’t be too surprising, MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett noted recently.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 2, 2026
The most surprising potential answer arrived at the end of March, in the person of German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 2, 2026
Boaz, with a surprising amount of strength, tried pulling her back onto the path.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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