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as in accidental
happening by chance
an unplanned change in our itinerary—we got lost!
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as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
stumbled through a completely unplanned acceptance speech
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Recent Examples of unplanned
Not much time remains for anything unplanned.
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Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
That played a role in adjusting the schedule for this week, giving the players an unplanned day off Monday.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
For the Speaker, the product of an unplanned pregnancy, religion has long been a cornerstone of his life.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Deliberately and thoughtfully sharing supportive roles in each other’s career dreams can prevent the silent resentment that arises when one partner repeatedly makes small, unplanned sacrifices for the sake of the other’s career and the household.
—Brian Page, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unplanned
Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
That played a role in adjusting the schedule for this week, giving the players an unplanned day off Monday.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 12 Aug. 2025
For the Speaker, the product of an unplanned pregnancy, religion has long been a cornerstone of his life.
—Eric Cortellessa, Time, 7 Aug. 2025
Deliberately and thoughtfully sharing supportive roles in each other’s career dreams can prevent the silent resentment that arises when one partner repeatedly makes small, unplanned sacrifices for the sake of the other’s career and the household.
—Brian Page, CNBC, 6 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplanned
Adjective
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Taylor Farms has recalled its Honey Balsamic Salad Kits in response to an accidental switch in the salad dressing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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The safety lock prevents accidental deployment while the Flex Shears tool is in your pocket or bag.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Christmas Eve is her favorite day of the year, but she’s just been informed that her adult children won’t be coming over tonight because her ex-husband has decided to throw an impromptu wedding reception after his impromptu courthouse wedding with his second wife.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
4 Sep. 2025
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No longer do white picket fences divide neighbors and security gates enclose neighborhoods, but walking trails zig zag throughout the homes with lush landscaping to give access to impromptu social intersections alongside nature.—
Jennifer Castenson,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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However, while the visit included an educational tour, meetings with local schoolchildren and even an unexpected downpour, the standout moment was the debut of Kate's new hairstyle.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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What begins as a casual conversation about the weather and aching hips gradually deepens into an unexpected friendship—and perhaps something more.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The suspect also had a smoke bomb, or a firework that would produce smoke, but no bomb or improvised explosives were found on the scene, according to O'Hara.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
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But this shift was not an improvised experiment.—
Martín Toro,
Rolling Stone,
21 Aug. 2025
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Ohs has described his method as collaborative and as calculatedly improvisational, a mix of composition in advance and real-time discovery.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Sep. 2025
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But the Grateful Dead were an improvisational band.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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“Unplanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplanned. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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