as in inexplicable
impossible to explain
a series of unexplainable weather events
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Recent Examples of unexplainable
It was largely created by the unexplainable genius of Brian Clough and Peter Taylor.
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 May 2026
This complex of Mayan vestiges serves as a testament to the mysterious and unexplainable engineering feats of this ancient civilization.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
What begins as a practical solution soon spirals into paranoia when bizarre occurrences — mysterious lights, missing animals and glimpses of unexplainable technology — coincide with the days leading up to a Presidential visit.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
In the aftermath, Harriet has an unexplainable health scare, bringing her four estranged children to the family home to care for her.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
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Tim Spiers, New York Times, 1 May 2026
This complex of Mayan vestiges serves as a testament to the mysterious and unexplainable engineering feats of this ancient civilization.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Apr. 2026
What begins as a practical solution soon spirals into paranoia when bizarre occurrences — mysterious lights, missing animals and glimpses of unexplainable technology — coincide with the days leading up to a Presidential visit.
—Alex Ritman, Variety, 28 Apr. 2026
In the aftermath, Harriet has an unexplainable health scare, bringing her four estranged children to the family home to care for her.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexplainable
Adjective
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One turnaround midrange jumper from Howard caught nothing but backboard and was borderline inexplicable.—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Her inexplicable refusal to ever participate in analysis despite her admiration of Jung sets her apart, as does her independent leadership of Eranos.—
Eliza Goodpasture,
ARTnews.com,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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Because oceanfront homes satisfy both sides of the luxury equation—the rational and the irrational.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The American origin story is rooted in the notion that George III was its vanquished villain, an irrational tyrant who oppressed the American colonists.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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The Stars may be moving from Dallas to Plano, but under no reasonable, or unreasonable, scenario will this move lead to their departure from Texas.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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However, investing in public institutions and infrastructure is a costly endeavor that can seem unreasonable when local officials are struggling to balance budgets without increasing tax burdens.—
Aneri Pattani,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Adjective
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The enduring, if still somewhat unaccountable popularity of immersive experiences in the city (the Color Factory!—
Ian Volner,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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The Coastal Commission—whose members are appointed, not elected—has been called the most unaccountable government agency in the nation.—
Jeremy Talcott,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
Adjective
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The lobby is filled with well-to-do patrons, and seeing children in tow is not unusual.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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In the case of the female individual, the authors noted an unusual break at the base of the cranium that likely occurred near the time of death.—
Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
11 June 2026
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“Unexplainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexplainable. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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