startled in the PONS Dictionary

startled Examples from the PONS Dictionary (editorially verified)

the noise startled the birds

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

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When startled, the common basilisk escapes by speeding to the nearest edge of waterand continues sprinting.
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A strong lid is an absolute must with these fish, as they will often bolt and attempt to jump out of the tank if startled.
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Startled, he races to the back porch and sees the lawnmower running by itself and the naked lawnmower man following it and eating the grass.
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Startled, she drops the sugar cube.
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Note the plastic igloo, which gives them a welcome bolt-hole if they get startled.
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The bighead carp differs from the silver carp in its behavior (it does not leap from the water when startled) and also in its diet.
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I was startled from my dreamless sleep by a spine-tingling snarl in the thick boral forest not far from my small tent.
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Then, preparing to play the intense part, he is startled to hear the frenzied final playing, behind him.
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Other reasons for flaring is when they are startled by movement or change of scene in their environments.
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This symphony contrasts dramatically with the pastoral orchestral works with which he is associated; indeed, its almost unrelieved tension, drama, and dissonance have startled listeners since it was premiered.
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