unannounced
adjective
un·an·nounced
ˌən-ə-ˈnau̇n(t)st 
: occurring without any prior announcement or warning : not announced
an unannounced concert
showed up unannounced at her doorstep
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Also during the ceremony, Janet Jackson appeared unannounced to present Teyana Taylor with the Icon of the Year award.
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
The Better Business Bureau is warning residents to watch for high-pressure sales tactics from storm chasers — contractors who knock on doors unannounced in the aftermath of severe weather.
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Derek James,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The unannounced signing ceremony transformed it into a symbolic finale to Macron’s weeklong effort to get Trump more aligned with Europe — perhaps his last big achievements before the end of his term next spring.
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ABC News,
18 June 2026
Also, writing a foreword is a much healthier way to express enthusiasm than showing up at Lauren's house unannounced.
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Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Spin Staff,
SPIN,
29 June 2026
The Better Business Bureau is warning residents to watch for high-pressure sales tactics from storm chasers — contractors who knock on doors unannounced in the aftermath of severe weather.
—
Derek James,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
The unannounced signing ceremony transformed it into a symbolic finale to Macron’s weeklong effort to get Trump more aligned with Europe — perhaps his last big achievements before the end of his term next spring.
—
ABC News,
18 June 2026
Also, writing a foreword is a much healthier way to express enthusiasm than showing up at Lauren's house unannounced.
—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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“Unannounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unannounced. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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