October surprises

A form of October surprise — An occurrence that unexpectedly comes to public attention just prior to a November election, especially a presidential election, and that is likely to affect the outcome.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of October surprise
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APA

October surprises. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/October%20surprises

MLA

“October surprises.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/October%20surprises. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “October surprises,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/October%20surprises.

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