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
Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the two-time World Series champion and Red Sox all-time leader in games played at shortstop will be on the field this time.
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
One unforeseen storm might send users looking for an alternative.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
There’s a chance a scandal or unforeseen development might bounce one or more of the tenacious 10 out of the race.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
But Bourbaki’s project had unforeseen consequences as well.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
One unforeseen storm might send users looking for an alternative.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
There’s a chance a scandal or unforeseen development might bounce one or more of the tenacious 10 out of the race.
—James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
But Bourbaki’s project had unforeseen consequences as well.
—Leila Sloman, Quanta Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforeseen
Adjective
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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Skarsgård’s character James ejaculating at the beach after a sudden handjob by Mia Goth’s freewheeling Gabi.—
Gustavo Turner,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Reviewing these options in advance can help prevent unexpected medical expenses later in the year.—
Amanda Greenwood,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Chalker’s strategy for clearing his reputation—which had been the foundation of his lucrative business—was unexpected, to say the least.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseen. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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