as in suddenly
without warning
the snow started unexpectedly
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Recent Examples of unexpectedly
Upwards of ten thousand fans made the trip each year, but despite the match-up’s popularity and history, the Georgia Tech administration unexpectedly announced its intention to end the series when the contract ran out in the late 1970s.
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Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Wholesale inflation prices also fell unexpectedly last month.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Dogs are also particularly sensitive to physical touch in certain areas of the body, such as the head, shoulders, and neck, which can become aversive if handled improperly or unexpectedly by veterinary staff.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Expect breakthrough conversations, personal revelations and relationships that come to an end (or begin unexpectedly).
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
However, possibly because of its unusual interface, Canon unexpectedly put its electronic typewriter division in charge of the project, and the IAI team began work with Canon's engineers to refine the hardware for mass production.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The ‘Jinx’ The Greatest Show on Turf was not an advertised world tour, but rather an exhibition that unexpectedly revolutionized NFL offenses.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The peak of the US hurricane season has been unexpectedly quiet, with no tropical storms for nearly two weeks.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
One month before a worker severed part of his finger at a food packaging plant owned by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, federal regulators ordered the company to make sure equipment couldn't turn on unexpectedly and injure employees, records show.
—Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Wholesale inflation prices also fell unexpectedly last month.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Dogs are also particularly sensitive to physical touch in certain areas of the body, such as the head, shoulders, and neck, which can become aversive if handled improperly or unexpectedly by veterinary staff.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Expect breakthrough conversations, personal revelations and relationships that come to an end (or begin unexpectedly).
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
However, possibly because of its unusual interface, Canon unexpectedly put its electronic typewriter division in charge of the project, and the IAI team began work with Canon's engineers to refine the hardware for mass production.
—Cameron Kaiser, ArsTechnica, 12 Sep. 2025
The ‘Jinx’ The Greatest Show on Turf was not an advertised world tour, but rather an exhibition that unexpectedly revolutionized NFL offenses.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 12 Sep. 2025
The peak of the US hurricane season has been unexpectedly quiet, with no tropical storms for nearly two weeks.
—Tom Chivers, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
One month before a worker severed part of his finger at a food packaging plant owned by Assembly Speaker Robin Vos, federal regulators ordered the company to make sure equipment couldn't turn on unexpectedly and injure employees, records show.
—Mary Spicuzza, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexpectedly
suddenly
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The Phillies could be interested in adding some more depth and Hampson is suddenly an option after the Cardinals designated him for assignment on Sunday.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Then the Jacksonville, Florida, resident suddenly collapsed in her bedroom while getting ready for work.—
Adrianna Rodriguez,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Unexpectedly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexpectedly. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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