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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Might concocted creatures suffer in unforeseen ways from the genetic changes?
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The trial will require 12 jurors and a comfortable number of alternates for any unforeseen reasons.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
What's next: Aros expects citywide property revaluations to be conducted every other year, barring any unforeseen circumstances, per his prepared comments.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Public health epidemics, cybersecurity attacks, economic fluctuations, market disruptions, and other unforeseen challenges can greatly impact a business.
—John Hall, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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D. T. Max, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025
The trial will require 12 jurors and a comfortable number of alternates for any unforeseen reasons.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 2 Apr. 2025
What's next: Aros expects citywide property revaluations to be conducted every other year, barring any unforeseen circumstances, per his prepared comments.
—Mike D'onofrio, Axios, 31 Mar. 2025
Public health epidemics, cybersecurity attacks, economic fluctuations, market disruptions, and other unforeseen challenges can greatly impact a business.
—John Hall, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unforeseen
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“Unforeseen.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseen. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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