as in sudden
not expected
there are almost always unforeseen consequences for any major endeavor unforeseen problems delayed the project beyond its deadline
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Recent Examples of unforeseen
False Take — Called when a scene is interrupted by some unforeseen circumstance like a noise being picked up or a technical issue taking place.
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
This new hybrid model has a number of advantages, but one of the unforeseen benefits lies in its ability to adapt to the ever-changing demands of enterprise AI.
—Nick Burling, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Knowledge can excite wonder but so too can a joking voice, a sympathetic gesture and an unforeseen act of kindness.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
An unforeseen medical procedure has been scheduled, prohibiting touring and traveling.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
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Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 17 May 2025
This new hybrid model has a number of advantages, but one of the unforeseen benefits lies in its ability to adapt to the ever-changing demands of enterprise AI.
—Nick Burling, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
Knowledge can excite wonder but so too can a joking voice, a sympathetic gesture and an unforeseen act of kindness.
—Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2025
An unforeseen medical procedure has been scheduled, prohibiting touring and traveling.
—Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforeseen
Adjective
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The 2014 retirement of Malcolm (who died in 2017) and sudden spring 2016 departure of Johnson due to the risk of complete hearing loss threw shade on the future.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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As guests hurried into the building to escape the sudden downpour — with a few leaving early, uncertain about how the rest of the day would unfold — Ashley had to think on her feet.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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But during the appearance, an unexpected guest also got some attention from those gathered below!—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
27 May 2025
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In the middle of a seven-minute piece interpreted in an appropriately serious manner, Urie elicited unexpected giggles from the audience.—
Daniel Vaillancourt,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2025
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseen. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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