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Recent Examples of unforeseeable
Ryan Davis, a singer and songwriter from Louisville, Kentucky, makes tuneful, funny music that’s vaguely rooted in country and indie-rock, but also leaves room for hard left turns, including unforeseeable breakbeats.
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Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
The families say the July tragedy was not an unforeseeable act of nature but the result of years of dangerous decisions.
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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.
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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.
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Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
1 Dec. 2025
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforeseeable
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The whole point of The Pitt’s one-shift model is that no one in the ER can predict what kind of day this will be or whether the end of the shift will look anything like the beginning — every new event is an unforeseen development.
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Building a rainy-day fund is crucial to navigate unforeseen challenges without incurring costly debt.
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The exercise also included unexpected financial setbacks.
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The settlement that ended Justin Baldoni and Blake Lively's blockbuster legal war began with an unexpected Friday night phone call.
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For now, advocates say preparation and persistence are critical as the community faces an uncertain future.
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The bold story choice, which reunites the staff for what may be their final kitchen service as the restaurant faces an uncertain future, was met with enthusiasm from the cast.
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Thankfully, there are self-aware jabs as well, and it’s all couched in a character- and ensemble-centric ending that has hearty portions that help the random sour bite go down smoothly.
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Their choice of 14er was not random.
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“Unforeseeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseeable. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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