as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
upon learning that it was her birthday, we had an ad hoc celebration right there in the restaurant
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Recent Examples of ad hoc
This week, a City Council majority moved to form an ad hoc committee to evaluate bids for the contract and select a winner.
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Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
People acting as ad hoc documentarians have exposed injustices that might otherwise have gone unrecorded.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2026
Even though property taxes have increased, Hogg said, the money for this agreement could not be used ad hoc to fill a budget gap.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
But the ad hoc group of lenders is seen in the driver’s seat.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
People acting as ad hoc documentarians have exposed injustices that might otherwise have gone unrecorded.
—Megan Garber, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2026
Even though property taxes have increased, Hogg said, the money for this agreement could not be used ad hoc to fill a budget gap.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
But the ad hoc group of lenders is seen in the driver’s seat.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ad hoc
Adjective
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Some prefer no official invite, instead letting the impromptu feeling of a driveway social speak for itself.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
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And this atmosphere also makes thrilling, impromptu musical moments happen.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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Allison Barr/The Oregonian via AP Portland police said in a statement Saturday night that during an ensuing search of the vehicle and building, investigators located several incendiary and improvised explosive devices, some of which had partially detonated.—
Faris Tanyos,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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She was blessed with an unstinting energy and buoyancy that had her dashing off postcards far and wide, answering e-mails with improvised poetry, and cold-calling younger writers to offer encouragement.—
Pico Iyer,
Air Mail,
2 May 2026
Adjective
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Hendrix first captured the world’s attention in December 2024, when one TikTok clip of her improvisational crowd work skyrocketed to 21 million views.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 May 2026
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The band was also known for extended, improvisational live performances that reimagined their songs onstage.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 May 2026
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“Ad hoc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ad%20hoc. Accessed 12 May. 2026.
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