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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
Make two batches and freeze one for unplanned nights ahead.
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
KPop Demon Hunters' creator makes a cameo During an unplanned joint signing event, a picture of Rumi and Jinu (Ahn Hyo-seop) is snapped while the two whisper about their demon secrets.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Newsom has repeatedly promised the state will cover the steep cost counties will incur to administer an unplanned statewide off-year election.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Not much time remains for anything unplanned.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
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Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025
KPop Demon Hunters' creator makes a cameo During an unplanned joint signing event, a picture of Rumi and Jinu (Ahn Hyo-seop) is snapped while the two whisper about their demon secrets.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Newsom has repeatedly promised the state will cover the steep cost counties will incur to administer an unplanned statewide off-year election.
—Calmatters, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2025
Not much time remains for anything unplanned.
—Julie Beck, The Atlantic, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplanned
Adjective
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Siri has been making accidental phone calls for us since 2012.—
Gelila,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Warner died unexpectedly in July from an accidental drowning in Costa Rica.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And in no scene is this better displayed when Tinder hits 1 million users and an impromptu celebration sets the office sprinklers off.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
19 Sep. 2025
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The breaking point came this summer when staff staged an impromptu strike, citing untenable working conditions.—
Lindsey Tramuta,
Robb Report,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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For Cain, testifying at Craig's trial had unexpected emotional weight.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Another unexpected face on the runway?—
Kerry McDermott,
Vogue,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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After Rogen gave a short and seemingly improvised speech, Bargatze returned for a brief monologue.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The improvised nature of the production was born in part out of practical necessity.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
6 Sep. 2025
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With a tight runtime and 10 freewheeling new songs, the band embraces the energy of its beloved live show throughout the new project, as the members jam out in the studio while riffing off of one another to make a collaborative, occasionally improvisational project.—
Stephen Daw,
Billboard,
19 Sep. 2025
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At All Blues, Martin’s Side A — a raw, improvisational session — played between pours.—
Gina Pace,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Unplanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplanned. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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