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Recent Examples of unintentionally
Video from the incident, however, shows that the confrontation may have been sparked by Prescott himself, who seemingly — though possibly unintentionally — spit in Carter’s direction during the opening huddle.
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Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This approach would unintentionally damage American businesses.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
La’an unintentionally confirms his suspicions — or at least is edited to confirm those suspicions — by talking about how Starfleet sometimes has to kill to secure peace, then striking badass poses during target practice.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
The post has also unintentionally invited dozens of pet owners to open up about their own canines' similar obsessions.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
America's Poison Centers also reported that kids ages 6 to 12 years old were being exposed to energy drinks unintentionally, most likely by accidentally taking a sip of an adult beverage left in an accessible place.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 19 Aug. 2025
His trip to the Cotswolds can be read, even if unintentionally, as dancing on the grave of this world view.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
One individual displayed a firearm and fired it toward the other group, but unintentionally struck Offutt.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
The man who allegedly shot Perry unintentionally was arrested in Sumter County.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Sep. 2025
This approach would unintentionally damage American businesses.
—Kristen Edgreen Kaufman, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
La’an unintentionally confirms his suspicions — or at least is edited to confirm those suspicions — by talking about how Starfleet sometimes has to kill to secure peace, then striking badass poses during target practice.
—Keith Phipps, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2025
The post has also unintentionally invited dozens of pet owners to open up about their own canines' similar obsessions.
—Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025
America's Poison Centers also reported that kids ages 6 to 12 years old were being exposed to energy drinks unintentionally, most likely by accidentally taking a sip of an adult beverage left in an accessible place.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 19 Aug. 2025
His trip to the Cotswolds can be read, even if unintentionally, as dancing on the grave of this world view.
—Jon Allsop, New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2025
One individual displayed a firearm and fired it toward the other group, but unintentionally struck Offutt.
—Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 15 Aug. 2025
The man who allegedly shot Perry unintentionally was arrested in Sumter County.
—Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unintentionally
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Over the course of the season, Dexter reunites with Harrison in New York City and inadvertently finds his way into the company of other infamous serial killers secretly assembled for meetings at the estate of billionaire philanthropist Leon Prater (Peter Dinklage).—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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But now the President is dead, Kate’s husband Hal (Sewell) may have inadvertently killed him, and Grace Penn is leader of the free world.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Fentanyl is dangerous for many reasons, one of which is that it is often laced inside other drugs, with many recreational drug users accidentally consuming the other substances without knowing there's any fentanyl inside them.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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If a player scores a penalty kick but accidentally touches the ball twice, they will be allowed to retake it.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
2 Sep. 2025
Adverb
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Pike has unwittingly helped Marie.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
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Ustinov hired him, though, as Stamp had unwittingly replicated Billy Budd’s gormless behavior.—
Rhett Bartlett,
HollywoodReporter,
17 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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When someone is known primarily for reliability, colleagues unconsciously pigeonhole them.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The microcosm of this family unit in its death throes is all there right on the court, from Bernard’s toxic competitiveness to the way Walt unconsciously picks up on his dad’s cues and then lords his victory over his little brother (Owen Kline).—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
29 Aug. 2025
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This journey for self-acceptance fortuitously leads to mentorship from the local drag community, showing Adolfo the importance of having the right people in your corner even outside of the ring.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
25 Aug. 2025
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That depth is fortuitously within reach of the European Space Agency’s Rosalind Franklin ExoMars rover, which is set to launch to the Red Planet no earlier than 2028 and will carry a drill that can penetrate up to two meters below the planet’s surface.—
Emma R. Hasson,
Scientific American,
17 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Wallets, coins, and rings are carelessly passed around this little society, and messages are corrupted—from Orsino’s wooing of Olivia, which is accidentally undone by his own go-between, Viola, to the letters that deceive Malvolio.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
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But also just a touch ironic — like a man handing out fire safety pamphlets while carelessly flipping burgers over a bonfire on his porch.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Guterres noted that others working for the UN, as well as people working with NGOs, civil society and diplomatic missions, have been arbitrarily detained in Yemen since 2021.—
Catherine Nicholls,
CNN Money,
31 Aug. 2025
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Thus, rather than allowing each AI maker to arbitrarily determine the rules to be employed, have lawmakers make those decisions and codify them into laws.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adverb
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Then, after glancing toward his owner in the kitchen, the dog hops off the couch and casually walks past the kitchen before disappearing out of frame.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Instead, one waits for a handful of moments when his casually menacing persona clicks with a memorable bop, resulting in a few minutes of earworm ecstasy.—
Mosi Reeves,
Rolling Stone,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Unintentionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unintentionally. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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