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be surprised

VERB
marvel
Synonyms
STRONGEST
gape stare
STRONG
gaze goggle wonder
WEAK
be awed feel surprise stand in awe
Antonyms
WEAK
expect

Example Sentences

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And would 18-year-old Lea Salonga be surprised to see all this?

From BBC • May 4, 2026

Should we be surprised that people decline an activity for which they get no credit?

From Slate • May 3, 2026

Don’t be surprised if he tries to run from Rancho Santa Margarita to his book signing.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 21, 2026

Anyone who’s followed Soderbergh’s filmography, even tangentially, may not be surprised by the director’s affinity for AI.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

I’d probably be surprised if I were him too.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick