as in sudden
not expected
ran into some unanticipated difficulties with the computer program
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Recent Examples of unanticipated
An increase in the supply of bonds to cover the unanticipated shortfall in tariff revenue means the government could have to offer higher yields to attract investors.
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Alan Greenspan’s Conundrum – ‘Broadly unanticipated behavior’ This has happened before.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
So, a couple of things arise from that, though, that present their own unanticipated challenges.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Those conditions include expenses from unexpected outages, emergencies or new and unanticipated compliance requirements by the end of 2026, according to its agreement with the Department of Energy.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
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Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 3 Sep. 2025
Alan Greenspan’s Conundrum – ‘Broadly unanticipated behavior’ This has happened before.
—George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
So, a couple of things arise from that, though, that present their own unanticipated challenges.
—Jeff Young, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
Those conditions include expenses from unexpected outages, emergencies or new and unanticipated compliance requirements by the end of 2026, according to its agreement with the Department of Energy.
—Calmatters, Oc Register, 12 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unanticipated
Adjective
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Most aneurysms are symptom-free, but sudden severe headaches or vision changes can signal a life-threatening rupture.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
25 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Their shoes’ aesthetic blends modern minimalism with classic styles that are designed to be subtle enough for everyday wear but with a twist thanks to the footwear’s unexpected details.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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But on the walk over, the night took an unexpected turn when one of the girls in his group, Holly, broke a heel.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Unanticipated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unanticipated. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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