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as in accidental
happening by chance
an unplanned change in our itinerary—we got lost!
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as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
stumbled through a completely unplanned acceptance speech
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Recent Examples of unplanned
Taking control of these digital spending triggers can significantly reduce unplanned purchases.
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Karen Bennett, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Then protect unplanned downtime on the schedule.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
But Ajvazi's company faces unplanned challenges because of a steep rise in fuel prices caused by the war in Iran, whose ripple effects have reached this small corner of southeastern Europe.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications coordinates public safety preparations for all major events in the city – both planned and unplanned.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Karen Bennett, Boston Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Then protect unplanned downtime on the schedule.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
But Ajvazi's company faces unplanned challenges because of a steep rise in fuel prices caused by the war in Iran, whose ripple effects have reached this small corner of southeastern Europe.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Chicago's Office of Emergency Management and Communications coordinates public safety preparations for all major events in the city – both planned and unplanned.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplanned
Adjective
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The latest data leak is potentially more damaging to Anthropic than the earlier accidental exposure of the company’s draft blog post about its forthcoming model.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Each accidental catch potentially removes an animal that was alive before the Industrial Revolution.—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Like others, his first impromptu stop at the museum came while driving across the state for political events.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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Particular kudos for being able to respond swiftly and smoothly to special needs and impromptu requests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Expect bold, comforting flavors with a punk twist that always deliver unexpected food.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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If the goal was to build up a little it of pride about our local museum, and offer some unexpected fun to visitors, all the while doing it on a conservative budget, then that mission is accomplished.—
Ray Mark Rinaldi,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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In Russia and Ukraine, soldiers have learned to protect their tanks from drone strikes using improvised nets and boxes, which cover the vehicles like a turtle shell.—
Simon Shuster,
The Atlantic,
27 Mar. 2026
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Last year, British electronic producer Actress and modular synthesis pioneer Suzanne Ciani performed an improvised piece titled Concrète Waves at the Barbican in London and Barcelona’s Sónar Festival.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
27 Mar. 2026
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The improvisational locavore mastery of Sharon Hage at York Street Cafe.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Even if the new music is largely inert, BTS are still able to make these scenes come alive with a special improvisational energy.—
Mitch Therieau,
New Yorker,
27 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Unplanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplanned. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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