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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
The deployment could also lead to unintended consequences, including the possibility of additional violence between guard members and the public, experts said.
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025
But the proposal, if enacted, could have some unintended consequences, business experts have told Newsweek.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
As reproductive technology continues to advance and global mobility increases, this case serves as a cautionary tale regarding the unintended consequences that can arise when regulation and oversight fail to keep pace with scientific advances.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
By opening the door to parole for such a wide range of violent offenders, SB 672 unleashes a Pandora’s box of unintended consequences.
—Brian W Jones, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
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Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 9 June 2025
But the proposal, if enacted, could have some unintended consequences, business experts have told Newsweek.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
As reproductive technology continues to advance and global mobility increases, this case serves as a cautionary tale regarding the unintended consequences that can arise when regulation and oversight fail to keep pace with scientific advances.
—William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
By opening the door to parole for such a wide range of violent offenders, SB 672 unleashes a Pandora’s box of unintended consequences.
—Brian W Jones, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unintended
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Investigators ruled Coleman's death as accidental shortly after the incident in 2010.—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
17 June 2025
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Learn how to use gym equipment properly to avoid accidental injuries, if gym equipment is a part of your routine.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
16 June 2025
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Dating rocks involves using radiometric techniques that harness the natural and spontaneous radioactive decay of certain elements in the rock, which acts as a type of clock.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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The Bridgerton alum, fresh off his Richard II run, says Italy, cycling, spritzes, and spontaneous moments fuel his summer spirit.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
25 June 2025
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La Plante noted that clients are generally unwilling to pay a premium for sustainable options.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
16 June 2025
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Devers is a three-time All-Star and helped bring a championship to Boston, but was unwilling to make changes to help the team.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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The condition can cause symptoms like exhaustion, irritability, unintentional weight loss, hand tremors, and skin discoloration, according to the Mayo Clinic. About 1 percent of Americans have Graves' disease, according to Yale Medicine.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
14 June 2025
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In the aftermath, five people were charged in connection with his death, three with negligent homicide, or unintentional manslaughter, and two with supplying drugs.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
12 June 2025
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“Unintended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unintended. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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