unscheduled
adjective
un·sched·uled
ˌən-ˈske-(ˌ)jüld 
-jəld
Canadian also -ˈshe-
British usually -ˈshe-(ˌ)dyüld
: not appointed, assigned, or designated for a fixed time : not scheduled
made an unscheduled stop
unscheduled visits
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The leaders have discussed convening an unscheduled legislative floor session known as an extraordinary session to take up the matter.
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Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Backup goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega started Saturday but got a straight red card in the 79th minute, forcing 19-year-old Duran Ferree into an unscheduled MLS debut.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
More than 100 protesters gathered Saturday Police took several people into custody Saturday after what police sources called an unscheduled anti-ICE demonstration.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
If the unscheduled hours call for some budget glamour, consider a Depression-glass pendant ($38) or a dainty wishing bracelet ($16); if the Sephora gift card has been purchased, consider placing it inside this cheeky and colorful makeup bag ($18).
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2025
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Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Backup goalkeeper Pablo Sisniega started Saturday but got a straight red card in the 79th minute, forcing 19-year-old Duran Ferree into an unscheduled MLS debut.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Dec. 2025
More than 100 protesters gathered Saturday Police took several people into custody Saturday after what police sources called an unscheduled anti-ICE demonstration.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 30 Nov. 2025
If the unscheduled hours call for some budget glamour, consider a Depression-glass pendant ($38) or a dainty wishing bracelet ($16); if the Sephora gift card has been purchased, consider placing it inside this cheeky and colorful makeup bag ($18).
—Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Unscheduled.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unscheduled. Accessed 19 Dec. 2025.
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