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
Williams, 51, stepped away from the team after an unforeseen health issue arose after the team’s Week 1 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders.
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
But the Heat’s plan, barring something unforeseen, is to begin training camp Tuesday at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton with Rozier on its roster, according to multiple league sources.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Barring any unforeseen problems, SpaceX will mark the 500th re-flight of a Falcon first stage later this year.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
While some flexibility must remain for unforeseen circumstances, basic parameters would provide essential guidance.
—Lynn Schmidt, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
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Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
But the Heat’s plan, barring something unforeseen, is to begin training camp Tuesday at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton with Rozier on its roster, according to multiple league sources.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
Barring any unforeseen problems, SpaceX will mark the 500th re-flight of a Falcon first stage later this year.
—Robert Pearlman, ArsTechnica, 22 Sep. 2025
While some flexibility must remain for unforeseen circumstances, basic parameters would provide essential guidance.
—Lynn Schmidt, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforeseen
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
CA Earthquake Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Sources close to the couple said the breakup was far from sudden.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The leader of a local hoteliers group involved in planning the Aftershock Festival said rain on the morning of the opening day was unexpected.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Comedian Bill Burr, after performing at the show’s opening night on Friday, defended the project on his podcast, suggesting that the cultural exchange could have unexpected benefits.—
James Hibberd,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseen. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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