as in voluntary
done, made, or given with one's own free will
the participation of the people on the project must be unforced, or it really isn't a volunteer effort
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Recent Examples of unforced
Maye had three turnovers in Super Bowl 60, including a ghastly, unforced interception that snuffed a semi-decent comeback chance.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Joe Biden’s presidency, for example, should have offered a cautionary tale about the dangers of unforced errors.
—Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Like most of the fiascos of Starmer’s premiership, the Mandelson error was unforced.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
A couple of unforced errors from Djokovic early in the second set gave Alcaraz the confidence.
—John Pye, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Joe Biden’s presidency, for example, should have offered a cautionary tale about the dangers of unforced errors.
—Washington Post, 9 Feb. 2026
Like most of the fiascos of Starmer’s premiership, the Mandelson error was unforced.
—Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 8 Feb. 2026
A couple of unforced errors from Djokovic early in the second set gave Alcaraz the confidence.
—John Pye, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforced
Adjective
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The long-term impact is likely to show up gradually in the types of vehicles that will be produced, rather than a complete abandonment of voluntary emissions standards, complete with redesigns.—
Julian Torres,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
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That said, our primary focus for aligning the organization with our long-term goals remains disciplined workforce management, meaning prioritizing voluntary departures while carefully controlling recruitment for replacements and new roles.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Within the past couple of years, the group has become a part of Arrowhead Kingdom, an all-volunteer national network of Chiefs fan groups.—
Hannah Kirby,
Journal Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2023
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That’s noteworthy for a show based at a high-school auditorium in Litchfield and run by a staff that is almost entirely volunteer, including the show’s star and its producer.—
Susan Dunne,
Hartford Courant,
18 Aug. 2022
Adjective
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His hopes of passing that ban on institutional housing investors appeals to members of both parties, but Democrats remain skeptical Trump is willing to muscle that through his own party.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
25 Feb. 2026
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But that reception will mask signs of discontent among some GOP lawmakers, who have become more willing to cross the president in recent months.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Unforced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforced. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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