as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
upon learning that it was her birthday, we had an ad hoc celebration right there in the restaurant
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Recent Examples of ad hoc
This week, a City Council majority moved to form an ad hoc committee to evaluate bids for the contract and select a winner.
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Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Even though property taxes have increased, Hogg said, the money for this agreement could not be used ad hoc to fill a budget gap.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The Sardines, an ad hoc band led by music director Kurt Cowling on keyboards and featuring singer Leah Gawel, play music originally performed and mostly composed by '90s lounge revivalists Combustible Edison.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2023
But the ad hoc group of lenders is seen in the driver’s seat.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Claire Wang, Oc Register, 24 Apr. 2026
Even though property taxes have increased, Hogg said, the money for this agreement could not be used ad hoc to fill a budget gap.
—Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Apr. 2026
The Sardines, an ad hoc band led by music director Kurt Cowling on keyboards and featuring singer Leah Gawel, play music originally performed and mostly composed by '90s lounge revivalists Combustible Edison.
—Jim Higgins, Journal Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2023
But the ad hoc group of lenders is seen in the driver’s seat.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ad hoc
Adjective
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Expect impromptu plans with friends or family and little side quests that end up being the highlight of your week.—
Steph Koyfman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Other quirky clips included her impromptu bouquet toss and high heels nearly breaking.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mizrak can launch from regular runways or from improvised sites.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
1 May 2026
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During the last decade, Parker’s routine has fostered one of the country’s most compelling new music scenes, where players from diverse backgrounds and demographics have converged to create wildly accessible improvised music.—
Grayson Haver Currin,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is in part attributable to his fully improvisational approach to song construction, writing nothing down.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
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And the six actors in this farcical rom-com are united in their performance style and improvisational tone.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Ad hoc.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ad%20hoc. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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