as in sudden
not expected
the interesting stuff found in the attic was an unlooked-for bonus for the new homeowners
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Adjective
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The device could also be used to damp vibrations in aerospace vehicles, ships, and aircraft, and to provide a shield for sensitive military hardware and scientific instruments that are vulnerable to sudden shock.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Mar. 2026 -
Leave plenty of distance between you and the vehicle in front of you to account for sudden stops or changes in the traffic pattern.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But the finding of children learning more people and furniture words was unexpected because previous research suggested that more digital media time is associated with fewer face-to-face interactions and therefore fewer opportunities to learn these kinds of words.—
Miriam Fauzia,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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All denim items feature the brand’s signature KK logo leather patch in unexpected places like at the hem of jeans.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Unlooked-for.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlooked-for. Accessed 7 Mar. 2026.
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