unannounced
adjective
un·an·nounced
ˌən-ə-ˈnau̇n(t)st 
: occurring without any prior announcement or warning : not announced
an unannounced concert
showed up unannounced at her doorstep
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The Joint Commission, widely regarded as the gold standard in health care, evaluates organizations through rigorous and often unannounced inspections, ensuring that patient care, safety protocols, and clinical operations consistently meet the highest standards.
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Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The Athletics Integrity Unit said Newman was unavailable for an unannounced doping control session in February 2025 and twice more in August.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
My partner knows unannounced guests deeply affect my mental well-being and sense of safety.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
An anonymous source also reportedly told TODAY that the singer's unannounced Act III album won't be released next week.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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Ascend Agency, Sun Sentinel, 4 May 2026
The Athletics Integrity Unit said Newman was unavailable for an unannounced doping control session in February 2025 and twice more in August.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
My partner knows unannounced guests deeply affect my mental well-being and sense of safety.
—Abigail Van Buren, Boston Herald, 30 Apr. 2026
An anonymous source also reportedly told TODAY that the singer's unannounced Act III album won't be released next week.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
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“Unannounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unannounced. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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