as in unexpected
not expected
the sudden snowstorm resulted in thousands of evening commuters abandoning their cars on impassable highways
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Recent Examples of sudden
The sudden flooding trapped dozens of people in homes, vehicles, and trees, and caused widespread damage.
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Frantic runs burst through the music, while the last movement surprises with its sudden force.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
This may explain the sudden shift back to the Exynos processor after Samsung went all-Snapdragon for the previous generation.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
But changing my mind came surprisingly easy and then fast, thanks to recent positive experiences with the artificial intelligence driving assistance system in our car and, of course, the ginormous dose of panic brought on by Marianne’s sudden incapacitation.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 11 July 2025
Frantic runs burst through the music, while the last movement surprises with its sudden force.
—Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 11 July 2025
This may explain the sudden shift back to the Exynos processor after Samsung went all-Snapdragon for the previous generation.
—Anshel Sag, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
But changing my mind came surprisingly easy and then fast, thanks to recent positive experiences with the artificial intelligence driving assistance system in our car and, of course, the ginormous dose of panic brought on by Marianne’s sudden incapacitation.
—David McGrath, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sudden
Adjective
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And our sandwiches in the South are creative and sometimes unexpected.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
14 July 2025
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Workers installing a water pipeline in Croatia made an unexpected discovery, unearthing the remains of an 18th-century wooden boat.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
Adjective
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However, her time in Fiji came to an abrupt end as shown during Episode 30, which aired on Sunday, July 6.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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The third free practice at Silverstone saw two red flags in the final ten minutes, bringing the session to an abrupt halt.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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“Sudden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sudden. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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