unannounced

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Recent Examples of unannounced But tent checks are always unannounced. David Ubben, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026 Robert De Niro walked onto Carnegie Hall’s stage Tuesday night, unannounced and to loud applause. Hillel Italie, Chicago Tribune, 4 Mar. 2026 Since January, there has been a moratorium on enrollment of new providers in Twin Cities metro counties, and DHS will visit each company offering these services unannounced from now through May, according to James Clark, the inspector general for the agency. Caroline Cummings, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 New cast members include Thomas Cocquerel, Nikki Shiels and Mark Trevorrow, in unannounced roles. Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unannounced
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unannounced
Adjective
  • The purchase for an undisclosed sum is meant to boost Anduril’s capabilities in space domain awareness, battle management and fire control.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
  • King Charles was also diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer around the same time as Middleton.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • My in-destination partners are equipped to handle any unexpected challenges swiftly, maintaining the quality and enjoyment of your travel.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
  • In that appearance, Richins said their father's passing was unexpected.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Jalen Duren, Pistons (-140 to win, previously unmentioned) Duren has seen a late surge.
    Zach Harper, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • In fact, save for an isolated reference to Andy Warhol, most of the prominent cultural figures of that era go unmentioned.
    Taran Dugal, New Yorker, 4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Deadline’s Doc Talk podcast, hosted by Oscar winner John Ridley and Deadline’s senior documentary editor Matt Carey, played an unanticipated matchmaker role in the acquisition.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 13 Mar. 2026
  • The Law of Unintended Consequences says that every action has some unanticipated effect.
    David Kay, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Then, without warning, some of those same fans got emails last week about the previously unadvertised sale.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2026
  • This unadvertised reunion marked a rare moment for the iconic former duo.
    Andrew Ravens‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Nov. 2025
Adjective
  • Whether traveling by car, plane or even internationally, unforeseen circumstances can throw a wrench into plans.
    Dr. Katherine Williamson, Boston Herald, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Chavez said the building’s proximity to the water led to unforeseen construction delays.
    Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • All calls will be kept confidential.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Graf ruled the defense had not met the legal threshold to keep the motion confidential.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 13 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Drowning remains the second leading cause of unintentional death for kids ages 5-14, with a startling 28% rise in fatalities in 2022 compared to 2019, according to the CDC.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
  • About 30 minutes into the flight, passengers said flight attendants began running up and down the aisle appearing agitated before making a startling announcement.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 9 Mar. 2026

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“Unannounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unannounced. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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