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
Unless there’s some unforeseen change of heart, the grass will be out.
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Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
But when unforeseen events strand him millions of miles from Earth, his mission becomes an urgent race against time—driven not by survival alone, but by love.
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Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Nothing works — the gun is seized up, the bolt sticking on some unforeseen burr of filament as the plastic slowly breaks in.
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Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Lynn Florian, 8th Ward, who cast the lone vote against the budget, were worried about potentially unforeseen expenses arising from current economic conditions while Ald.
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Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unforeseen
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
But when unforeseen events strand him millions of miles from Earth, his mission becomes an urgent race against time—driven not by survival alone, but by love.
—
Anthony D'alessandro,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
Nothing works — the gun is seized up, the bolt sticking on some unforeseen burr of filament as the plastic slowly breaks in.
—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
Lynn Florian, 8th Ward, who cast the lone vote against the budget, were worried about potentially unforeseen expenses arising from current economic conditions while Ald.
—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unforeseen
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforeseen
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From a fatal weekend crash on the I-184 Connector to a sudden summer cooldown, here’s a roundup of top stories the Idaho Statesman has published this week.
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The blockbuster rulings that dominate the news cycle each June are not sudden flashes of judicial willpower.
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Artisan Market Thoughtful, small-batch cookies made with intention and inspired by unexpected flavors.
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And while many know Mariska Hargitay from her decades-long run on Law & Order or as one of the Knicks' biggest hype women, she can also be considered among fashion's unexpected trendsetters.
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseen. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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