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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.
—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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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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Apart from major scandals and unforeseen political-shaping events, campaigns are often determined by who wins the messaging battle.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2026
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Dates and times could change because of weather or other unforeseen circumstances, the release said.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
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Brith, who is ahead and in charge, is taking as her guide the stream, which sparks in the sunlight, cutting a narrow channel through the hillside, weaving itself around rocks and tree trunks, appearing and disappearing, diving underground then springing up in unexpected places.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Bathrooms offer floor-to-ceiling black-and-white tile and benefit from natural light, adding an unexpected touch of polish to the otherwise playful design.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The fate of the House bill is uncertain in the Senate.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
5 June 2026
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And yet, the complex plot comes down to the bond between Albus and Scorpius, who are living in their fathers’ shadows, bullied and uncertain of themselves, as their connections with their dads falter.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
4 June 2026
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But, a series of random attacks that left two women dead and a man injured in Atlanta over the past few weeks have some locals on edge, and others wondering if the city is truly prepared to handle the safety of thousands of extra people.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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The vast majority of e-chucks are made of ceramic — hence Toto’s seemingly random decision to add them to its portfolio.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
4 June 2026
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“Unforeseeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseeable. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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