- present participle of surprise.
surprising
Example Sentences
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That’s why it was so surprising to see longtime Republican operative Joe diGenova resign from his job as a top Trump consigliere — or, more formally, “special counselor to the attorney general” — on Thursday.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
The most surprising thing about the Millennium Prize breakthrough is that it was no longer such a massive surprise.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
He looked in good shape, surprising several observers who had expected the effects of the cut to be far more visible.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
Other Bank of America strategists this week have referred to a surprising lack of market stress and anxiety, despite warning signals from bond markets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 11, 2026
Brigit jumped off the bench, giving him a surprising hug.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
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