unforeseeable

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Recent Examples of unforeseeable The families say the July tragedy was not an unforeseeable act of nature but the result of years of dangerous decisions. Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 10 Nov. 2025 Rough-hewn and flinty, a movie star without stereotypical movie-star looks, Hackman gave even his humorous roles a sinister, unforeseeable edge, the way an animal's behavior is not entirely predictable. David Morgan, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2025 They got paid, though certainly not what would soon become the series’ fair market value — the show’s ceiling was unforeseeable when the paperwork was signed. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025 If there’s a force majeure clause in the new rights contracts that allows the NBA’s media partners to temporarily halt running sportsbook ads when an unforeseeable event makes such airings impractical, it’s hidden under a tide of black ink. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unforeseeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforeseeable
Adjective
  • His intense focus can help take the emotion out of any unforeseen circumstance.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
  • That this situation has been so stable for weeks belies the sky-is-falling behind-the-scenes reports of unforeseen demand, component shortages, and falling profit margins that have circulated about the Neo in recent weeks.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026
Adjective
  • Tell students not to click unexpected links, share codes or respond to scary messages without checking first.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 May 2026
  • In this context, digital health platforms have emerged as unexpected allies in breaking down long-standing research barriers.
    Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 11 May 2026
Adjective
  • Hulse felt both hopeful and uncertain.
    Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 15 May 2026
  • What was once a slow and uncertain flow of prospective officers has evolved into a steady stream of qualified candidates, producing record-sized recruit classes.
    Joy Lepola-Stewart, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2026
Adjective
  • The Tennessee Titans went back to the streets quizzing random people in their schedule reveal in a twist to the team’s 2023 schedule reveal.
    Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2026
  • In 2019, Mohsin went to pick up his mother at her vegetable stand in Nyala, South Darfur, when armed men stormed the area and shot villagers at random.
    Annie Hylton, New Yorker, 14 May 2026

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“Unforeseeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseeable. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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