as in predicted
to realize or know about beforehand
a freak accident that no one could possibly have foreseen
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Recent Examples of foreseen
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
To help steer you clear of any paint color problems (whether foreseen or unforeseen), designers share the top paint color pitfalls.
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Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
There's the long foreseen Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown)-versus-Vecna face-off, coupled with a dramatic Godzilla-sized ensemble fight.
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Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Jan. 2026
Trump’s actions, those foreseen and those unforeseen, are creating immense opportunities for change.
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Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
Oscar Schwartz,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Originally foreseen as the second Air Jordan of Michael’s post-player era, the Air Jordan 16 was designed by Wilson Smith III after Tinker Hatfield relinquished the reins.
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Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
The latter, on a break that stretched tired German legs, captured the story of a footballing mismatch few had foreseen.
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The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are foreseen.
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Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Leo also spoke in Catalan, more than initially foreseen, during the prayer vigil that featured a question-and-answer session with young adults.
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Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
The song took on a life of its own—or rather, many lives, and not always ones that could have been foreseen.
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Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Music publicist Eric Alper noted artists couldn't have foreseen these macroeconomic factors currently at play when booking out their tours months in advance.
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Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
That was not foreseen, and that now this is the role that the OECD is playing.
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Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
When really, this was the foreseeable and foreseen outcome of putting an AI in place of the human being who is already not there to do a good job.
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Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
To help steer you clear of any paint color problems (whether foreseen or unforeseen), designers share the top paint color pitfalls.
—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Apr. 2026
There's the long foreseen Eleven (Millie Bobby Brown)-versus-Vecna face-off, coupled with a dramatic Godzilla-sized ensemble fight.
—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Jan. 2026
Trump’s actions, those foreseen and those unforeseen, are creating immense opportunities for change.
—
Peter D. Feaver,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
In the two decades since Howard left office, Australian society has changed faster than his political narrative could have foreseen.
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Oscar Schwartz,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Originally foreseen as the second Air Jordan of Michael’s post-player era, the Air Jordan 16 was designed by Wilson Smith III after Tinker Hatfield relinquished the reins.
—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
The latter, on a break that stretched tired German legs, captured the story of a footballing mismatch few had foreseen.
—
The Athletic Uk Staff,
New York Times,
18 June 2026
Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail (1 inch) are foreseen.
—
Nc Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
Leo also spoke in Catalan, more than initially foreseen, during the prayer vigil that featured a question-and-answer session with young adults.
—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
The song took on a life of its own—or rather, many lives, and not always ones that could have been foreseen.
—
Jake Lundberg,
The Atlantic,
8 June 2026
Music publicist Eric Alper noted artists couldn't have foreseen these macroeconomic factors currently at play when booking out their tours months in advance.
—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
That was not foreseen, and that now this is the role that the OECD is playing.
—
Tax Notes Staff,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for foreseen
Adjective
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With Harry's anticipated return to the UK this week, much interest surrounds the very public royal rift and many are wondering if the brothers will reunite.
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Coastal beaches, riverbanks, hilltop miradors and elevated parks with unobstructed west-northwest horizons will become prime real estate for one of Europe's most anticipated astronomical events.
Adjective
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When the expected change fails to occur, the position deserves to be reviewed.
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Saturday, of the expected 56,000 participants, 44% are Peachtree first-timers, a group that undoubtedly includes thousands entering any kind of race for the first time.
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“Foreseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/foreseen. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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