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as in accidental
happening by chance
backyard digging that resulted in unintended damage to buried phone wires
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as in spontaneous
not made or done willingly or by choice
a response that yielded an unintended insight into her personal character
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Recent Examples of unintended
My team typically starts by eliminating most of our ideas due to poor alignment, unintended consequences or lack of feasibility.
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Ahmad Kareh, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
But our research shows these warning signs could have an unintended consequence, discouraging patients from speaking openly with their doctors.
—Tony Stovall, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2025
People who experience a loss of appetite often experience unintended weight loss as well.8
Your healthcare team may recommend consulting with a dietitian to develop a personalized eating plan.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 3 Aug. 2025
Governance—technical, ethical and operational—is what determines whether AI delivers enduring value or creates unintended consequences.
—Nishant Satya Lakshmikanth, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Ahmad Kareh, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
But our research shows these warning signs could have an unintended consequence, discouraging patients from speaking openly with their doctors.
—Tony Stovall, The Conversation, 6 Aug. 2025
People who experience a loss of appetite often experience unintended weight loss as well.8
Your healthcare team may recommend consulting with a dietitian to develop a personalized eating plan.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 3 Aug. 2025
Governance—technical, ethical and operational—is what determines whether AI delivers enduring value or creates unintended consequences.
—Nishant Satya Lakshmikanth, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unintended
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An accidental entrepreneur Epic’s Deep Space Auditorium.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
16 Aug. 2025
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Finally, the rules have been tweaked for accidental ‘double-touch’ penalties.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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This eight-episode Netflix Arctic comedy is a must-watch about a young Inuk woman who wants to build a new future for herself and her daughter after a spontaneous split from her husband.—
Dana Feldman,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Regardless of whether Camp Rock 3 comes to fruition, the timing of Joe’s spontaneous reveal does seem like kismet.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
12 Aug. 2025
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Indeed, both men have been cast as strongmen—with Putin portrayed as unwilling to back down in the war in Ukraine, and Trump lauded in some circles for his real life application of mad-man theory or his big and bold negotiating style.—
Natasha Lindstaedt,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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Despite his pleading for her forgiveness, Marian seemed unwilling to give Larry another chance—that is, until Jack corroborated Larry's story.—
Sam Reed,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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He was fired and later convicted on second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter charges.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
15 Aug. 2025
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Bookshelves are often too short or narrow, and keeping them on the ground often leads to unintentional scratches, warping, and dust build-up.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Unintended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unintended. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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