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
  • Hefty extra wattage is apparently needed to keep the Mar-a-Lago lights on in the event of an unforeseen disaster such as a war, or flying sports court glass, or a late ketchup delivery.
    Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the two-time World Series champion and Red Sox all-time leader in games played at shortstop will be on the field this time.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Reviewing these options in advance can help prevent unexpected medical expenses later in the year.
    Amanda Greenwood, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Chalker’s strategy for clearing his reputation—which had been the foundation of his lucrative business—was unexpected, to say the least.
    David D. Kirkpatrick, New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • Traditionally reliant on French institutional funding, the event now confronts an uncertain future as Mali’s military government severs ties with its former colonial overlord.
    Smooth Nzewi, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Security fears If Iran keeps control of the Strait of Hormuz, investors would continue to view the trade chokepoint as dangerous and uncertain.
    Matt Egan, CNN Money, 1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • May 21 – June 20 A random chat could inspire you to make smarter moves.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Apr. 2026
  • They are proven hitters, and baseball can be random, especially in this early part of the season when ballparks are still frozen and very few players are in midseason form.
    Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026

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“Unforeseeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseeable. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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