surprise attack
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
The city was even the subject of a recent book, “If Russia Wins,” which poses a hypothetical scenario in which Russia stages a surprise attack on the city after achieving its goals in Ukraine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
After Israel’s surprise attack on Syria and Egypt in October 1973, Kissinger spent nearly two years on “shuttle diplomacy,” flying back and forth between Cairo, Damascus and Jerusalem in search of a lasting peace deal.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
In Syria, Iranian forces launched "a surprise attack on the enemy special operations command centre in the Al-Tanf region", according to a Guards statement carried by state media.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
The talks were due to continue the following week; Trump and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu launched a surprise attack on a Saturday.
From Slate ● Apr. 13, 2026
With her heart hammering at the surprise attack and her predicament, Warbeak realized that she was completely at the mercy of her captor.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
Random Word
Spin the wheel and learn a new word!
Get a word