unannounced

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Recent Examples of unannounced While photography was strictly off limits in certain creative hubs to avoid spoiling unannounced figurines currently in development, the atmosphere on-site remained incredibly jovial. Robert Lang, Deadline, 23 Jan. 2026 But after an emergency hearing, followed by the denial of the trio of Minnesota lawmakers, the judge ruled that a similar policy blocking unannounced visits will remain in place. Lisa Hagen, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026 His resignation from senior posts was unannounced, his inner circle fractured, and his empire left in limbo. Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Jan. 2026 By law, members of Congress have a right to conduct unannounced inspections of immigration detention centers. Calmatters, Oc Register, 21 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unannounced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unannounced
Adjective
  • Bennett left Monday’s loss to the Sabres with an injury, Lundell had missed two games with an upper-body injury and Marchand had missed two games with an undisclosed injury.
    Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 5 Feb. 2026
  • The partnership comes as enGEN3 joins the GK Labs ecosystem as one of its inaugural flagship projects, with GK Labs making an undisclosed seed investment into enGEN3’s current funding round.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • While the actual commercial will have to wait for Super Bowl Sunday, the Bosch teaser is another example of brands leaning on star power and unexpected humor to stand out in the weeks ahead of the game.
    Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Jan. 2026
  • To keep this oversized look from appearing stale, designers are being a bit more playful in their approach to silhouettes, balancing shorter crops with a wider hem or bringing an unexpected fabric into the mix.
    Brett F. Braley-Palko, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • If your own personal favorite went unmentioned, all apologies.
    Sean Gentille, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
  • In rapid succession in the credits, the film lists First Lady's various accomplishments in her role as first lady, most of which have gone unmentioned throughout the film.
    Barry Levitt, Time, 30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Even though the visit may not feel very different to patients, some clinicians report that ambient AI scribes are changing patient encounters in unanticipated ways.
    Michelle Andrews, ABC News, 26 Jan. 2026
  • One of these often unanticipated costs is for veterinary bills that may break the family budget.
    David L. Weimer, The Conversation, 23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • This unadvertised reunion marked a rare moment for the iconic former duo.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
  • Stack cash back programs with coupon codes to maximize savings, including unadvertised discounts and free shipping.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Mass crises are unforeseen but not unknowable—there is precedent to consult, or at least experts.
    Nathan Heller, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
  • Prepare for an unforeseen shift in perspective today.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • When confronted by a supervisor about having the photo of Perez visible on his phone, the current LAPD officer expressed admiration for Perez, according to the four sources, who requested anonymity in order to discuss a confidential personnel matter.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Giuliani and Dominion reached a settlement last September, though the terms are confidential.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The legendary David Lynch announced himself to the world with this startling, nightmarish debut feature.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Jan. 2026
  • While the visual effect can be startling, there is nothing sinister at play.
    Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026

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“Unannounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unannounced. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.

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