- present participle of surprise.
surprising
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In the Thursday remarks, Carr said the high number of comments wasn’t surprising and won’t affect the process.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 25, 2026
It’s hardly surprising that the healthcare system attracts fraudsters like honey attracts bees.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 25, 2026
One of the study's most surprising findings involves a concept known as dispersion.
From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026
It’s not surprising that Take-Two went the strictly digital route as other companies have been moving in that direction for a long time.
From Barron's • Jun. 24, 2026
Then, surprising everyone in the room—most of all myself—I open my mouth.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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