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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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2
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
As private companies race to make spaceflight routine, Earth’s upper atmosphere has become an unintended testing ground.
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New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
And then the unintended consequences hurt kids that are trying to do it the right way with a process, not jumping around.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, investors are now on guard against the risks that could come from any unintended consequences from sour loans.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
These mandates, which sound somewhat feasible and defensible on paper, may have unintended consequences in practice.
—Kevin Frazier, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
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New Atlas, 25 Oct. 2025
And then the unintended consequences hurt kids that are trying to do it the right way with a process, not jumping around.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2025
Nevertheless, investors are now on guard against the risks that could come from any unintended consequences from sour loans.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
These mandates, which sound somewhat feasible and defensible on paper, may have unintended consequences in practice.
—Kevin Frazier, Twin Cities, 15 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unintended
Adjective
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Denim’s workwear roots laid the foundation for Iron Shop Provisions founder Josh Guillory’s accidental journey into denim retail and design.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
11 Nov. 2025
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The manner of death was listed as accidental.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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While spontaneous mentions of high prices increased for a fifth month, inflation expectations eased over the longer term.—
Bloomberg News,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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This could look like spontaneous travel plans, shifting your career focus or even a spiritual awakening.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The government had been unable - or unwilling - to fix it.—
NPR,
NPR,
8 Nov. 2025
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In the rare case where someone is unwilling to seek help and a danger to themselves or others, the law enforcement officer is authorized to take someone to the hospital to be assessed against their will.—
Eva Wen,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Even in outdoor settings, the broader ecosystem suffers unintentional consequences.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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This can help prevent overeating or mindless snacking that can lead to unintentional weight gain.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Unintended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unintended. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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