as in commonplace
not causing surprise because you expected it
His anger over the mix-up is unsurprising. an unsurprising fact
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Recent Examples of unsurprising
The development may be eye-catching, but is somewhat unsurprising with an economic slowdown and shifting market dynamic in China, and relatively high economic growth in India.
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Many of the study’s findings are unsurprising, given the financial hardship reported in most of those states, with the notable exception of Vermont.
—Therese Boudreaux | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
That is unsurprising, since an opening Christmas film will be disproportionally higher for that day than holdovers.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
Their presence, while unsurprising, disrupts the ecosystem by inflating metrics like user counts and engagement.
—Charles Wayn, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
Many of the study’s findings are unsurprising, given the financial hardship reported in most of those states, with the notable exception of Vermont.
—Therese Boudreaux | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 29 Dec. 2024
That is unsurprising, since an opening Christmas film will be disproportionally higher for that day than holdovers.
—Tom Brueggemann, IndieWire, 27 Dec. 2024
Their presence, while unsurprising, disrupts the ecosystem by inflating metrics like user counts and engagement.
—Charles Wayn, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsurprising
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Gabbard also has an open mind and the curiosity necessary to evaluate complex and, often, contradictory reports that are commonplace in the Intel World.Robert C. O'Brien, Newsweek, 12 Jan. 2025
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In ancient times, mixed combat competitions were commonplace in China.Charlie Campbell, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025
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News to Know Disney buys Fubo On its face, the move might sound like a boring press release.Chris Branch, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
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Covering the entertainment business is never boring, and 2025 is already shaping up to be another banger as business models that have been around for decades continue to evolve, erode and unravel.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 7 Jan. 2025
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Chris Pratt stars as an ordinary LEGO guy who finds himself on an extraordinary journey in a film that’s really about the power of the imagination, distilling the creative joy of playing with LEGOs into a captivating story.Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Many civilians – ordinary people who weren’t fighting in the war – died, and whole cities were destroyed.Hurst Hannum, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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So ridiculous the referee initially had trouble believing that anyone could be so reckless & stupid.The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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And there was no such thing ever as a bad decision or a stupid question.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 4 Jan. 2025
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Just unhitch the Flow, grab your iPad, and steer it like a giant, slow RC car into the perfect spot.Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 6 Jan. 2025
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But Williams and the Bears offense, which have struggled all season with slow starts, certainly didn’t look cool and collected prior to the fourth quarter.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2025
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Credit reporting, a threat that has been used by medical providers and debt collectors to convince patients to pay their bills, is the most common collection tactic used by hospitals, according to an analysis from KFF Health News.Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Jan. 2025
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Use extra caution in high-traffic tourist areas, as these are common targets for skimmers.Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 7 Jan. 2025
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Adams may have thought Pierce owed him something for vouching for him, but Pierce was tiring of the pouting and target requests.Vic Tafur, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Those two references, of course to the surprise endings of Citizen Kane and The Sixth Sense (sorry if that just ruined them for you), were meant as a jaded eye roll to a tiring complaint.Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 14 Dec. 2024
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At twenty years old, Gauff is already a Grand Slam champion, and one of the richest and most famous female athletes in the United States.Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2025
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Listeriosis is considered a serious condition and can be dangerous or life-threatening, especially to newborns, those aged 65 or older, those who are pregnant, and those with weak immune systems, according to the and pregnant people, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Unsurprising.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsurprising. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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