as in sudden
not expected
there are almost always unforeseen consequences for any major endeavor unforeseen problems delayed the project beyond its deadline
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Recent Examples of unforeseen
These one-time increases in owners’ assessment contributions are typically used to fund necessary repairs and property improvements, especially those arising from unforeseen emergencies that require immediate funding.
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L. Chere Trigg, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
But the biggest threat to the project was perhaps the most unforeseen – Baumgartner’s mental fortitude.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
This does provide some peace of mind, but planning for the possibility of unforeseen events is key.
—debra Pamplin-Todd, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2025
Building Robust And Adaptive Systems Even with the best prompts, ambiguity can arise if the LLM encounters unforeseen scenarios or lacks specific information.
—Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unforeseen
L. Chere Trigg, Miami Herald, 17 July 2025
But the biggest threat to the project was perhaps the most unforeseen – Baumgartner’s mental fortitude.
—Mitchell McCluskey, CNN Money, 17 July 2025
This does provide some peace of mind, but planning for the possibility of unforeseen events is key.
—debra Pamplin-Todd, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2025
Building Robust And Adaptive Systems Even with the best prompts, ambiguity can arise if the LLM encounters unforeseen scenarios or lacks specific information.
—Pradeep Kumar Muthukamatchi, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforeseen
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The Sun’s entry into your 11th house on the 22nd brings focus to your social circles, but the square to Uranus on the 24th may lead to sudden changes in friendships or group dynamics.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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An unexpected, sudden layoff can feel like you’re blindsided by a truck.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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His unexpected cameo also served as a promotion for his Big3 basketball league, which is slated to play games at Heritage Bank Center on July 26, the last night of the Cincinnati Music Festival.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Houser, meanwhile, continued his unexpected run, holding the Cubs scoreless for six innings before giving up a three-run homer to Reese McGuire in garbage time.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseen. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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