unannounced

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Recent Examples of unannounced If a store has more than a 2% error rate on overcharges during the department’s unannounced visits, inspectors will discuss it with the store manager and set up a more intensive follow-up inspection. Diamond Vences, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2025 The lawmakers argued that unannounced inspections are important to ensuring the detention center is well-run, and a power they are afforded under a state law that grants lawmakers the ability to conduct surprise inspections at correctional facilities. Siena Duncan, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025 After crowds gathered and became violent in response to unannounced immigration raids earlier this month, Trump federalized the National Guard without a request from Newsom, ultimately deploying 4,000 Guard members and 700 Marines. Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 26 June 2025 Ashley said farewell to a guy who showed up unannounced at her sick aunt’s house three years ago. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 13 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unannounced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unannounced
Adjective
  • His second time in power was also marked by ongoing and largely undisclosed health problems.
    Emmanuel Akinwotu, NPR, 13 July 2025
  • Though exact financial damages remain undisclosed, there are likely costs associated with reader refunds, extensive corrections and diminished advertiser confidence.
    Jonathan Gillham, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Adjective
  • His unexpected cameo also served as a promotion for his Big3 basketball league, which is slated to play games at Heritage Bank Center on July 26, the last night of the Cincinnati Music Festival.
    Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 27 July 2025
  • Houser, meanwhile, continued his unexpected run, holding the Cubs scoreless for six innings before giving up a three-run homer to Reese McGuire in garbage time.
    Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 26 July 2025
Adjective
  • Left unmentioned in the note was Trump’s proposal for 100% tariffs on films produced in other countries.
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 20 May 2025
  • But what goes unmentioned—what stands in opposition to the siblings’ code of self-optimization and principled bodysurfing—is that their father’s success grew from the soil of an extraordinary season of public investment.
    Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • Health and retirement benefits, a cornerstone of a strong union contract, are crucial to long-term financial security, addressing the needs of growing families, and weathering life's unanticipated events.
    Jennifer Dorning, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 July 2025
  • The unanticipated problems and lessons learned in the early legal states, often crop up again in states that legalize cannabis later.
    Julie Weed, Forbes.com, 26 July 2025
Adjective
  • Many companies offer unadvertised plans for existing customers.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2025
  • The town hall was not publicized outside of NASA ahead of time, but live video of the event was available—unadvertised—on an obscure NASA streaming website.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Brighton Recreation Area Bishop Lake: The modern campground is closed for electrical and road upgrades, with the reopening delayed due to unforeseen circumstances, per the DNR's website.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 July 2025
  • During the day, the area would be cleared for vehicle use, barring unforeseen circumstances.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025
Adjective
  • Annual recurring revenue jumped to $13 billion, up from $10 billion in June, said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss confidential financial information, and is projected to top $20 billion by year-end.
    MacKenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2025
  • The complaint seeks damages and compensation for legal fees and that the trade secrets and other confidential information be returned to Arhaus.
    Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 31 July 2025
Adjective
  • Their findings were even more startling: 98% of the systems were oversized by at least 200% of their heating capacity, and at least 33% oversized in cooling capacity.
    Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
  • In person the tremendous symmetry of her face was startling; her cheekbones protruded, and her eyes were far apart.
    Darcey Steinke, Vogue, 27 July 2025

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“Unannounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unannounced. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.

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