as in inexplicable
impossible to explain
a series of unexplainable weather events
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Recent Examples of unexplainable
This complex of Mayan vestiges serves as a testament to the mysterious and unexplainable engineering feats of this ancient civilization.
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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
James Hollis, an immigration lawyer who leads the sports and entertainment practice at McEntee Law Group, has had similarly unexplainable experiences.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 3 Mar. 2026
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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
James Hollis, an immigration lawyer who leads the sports and entertainment practice at McEntee Law Group, has had similarly unexplainable experiences.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 3 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for unexplainable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unexplainable
Adjective
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That’s inexplicable given the severe consequences in an urban area.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
27 May 2026
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The passage leads them to discuss the challenges of adapting Morrison’s novels for film, the power of evoking the inexplicable, and the influence of African folk tales on Morrison’s work.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
Adjective
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Like to me, acting is an irrational act.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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In conditions where the discount rate is compressed by policy and asset prices rise persistently, investors are not irrational to de-prioritize the footnotes.—
Shivaram Rajgopal,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2026
Adjective
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Last year’s conference-final loss to the Florida Panthers — an ugly result for an overmatched roster that had spent the regular season outkicking its coverage, maximizing its performance and raising expectations to an unreasonable level — is on that ledger, too.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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That lingering inventory, which has drawn criticism from fans who believe the list prices are unreasonable, is a principal feature of the governing body’s ticket pricing strategy.—
Sara Germano,
Sportico.com,
28 May 2026
Adjective
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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
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The result was a fast, funny, pointed jab that made both Becerra and Porter look prickly and unaccountable.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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The Chattahoochee Riverkeeper says spikes in bacteria levels after storms are common, but experts say the duration of the current contamination event is unusual.—
Monique John,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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But a true cure is elusive because hepatitis B has an unusual ability to hide in the body, ready to rebound if therapy stops.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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“Unexplainable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unexplainable. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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