as in sudden
not expected
there are almost always unforeseen consequences for any major endeavor unforeseen problems delayed the project beyond its deadline
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Recent Examples of unforeseen
The center’s last several years have seen many unforeseen difficulties, Kostecki said.
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Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
His intense focus can help take the emotion out of any unforeseen circumstance.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
That this situation has been so stable for weeks belies the sky-is-falling behind-the-scenes reports of unforeseen demand, component shortages, and falling profit margins that have circulated about the Neo in recent weeks.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The cost of the Fed renovation increased, which the central bank said was due to rising costs of labor and material as well as unforeseen damage to the property.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unforeseen
Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
His intense focus can help take the emotion out of any unforeseen circumstance.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
That this situation has been so stable for weeks belies the sky-is-falling behind-the-scenes reports of unforeseen demand, component shortages, and falling profit margins that have circulated about the Neo in recent weeks.
—ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
The cost of the Fed renovation increased, which the central bank said was due to rising costs of labor and material as well as unforeseen damage to the property.
—Isabella Murray, ABC News, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unforeseen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforeseen
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Lake Baikal, often described as an inland sea because of its enormous size, is notorious for sudden storms and icy conditions even during tourist season, according to National Geographic.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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About 50,000 Americans experience sudden retinal detachment each year, requiring urgent surgery to avoid permanent vision loss.—
Peter Ubel,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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On the contrary, life insurance or disability insurance could help you or your family pay for other needs if something unexpected happens, including expenses like loans.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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As the novel progresses, the two tracks collide in unexpected ways.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseen. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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