unforeseeable

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Recent Examples of unforeseeable The families say the July tragedy was not an unforeseeable act of nature but the result of years of dangerous decisions. Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 10 Nov. 2025 Rough-hewn and flinty, a movie star without stereotypical movie-star looks, Hackman gave even his humorous roles a sinister, unforeseeable edge, the way an animal's behavior is not entirely predictable. David Morgan, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2025 They got paid, though certainly not what would soon become the series’ fair market value — the show’s ceiling was unforeseeable when the paperwork was signed. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025 If there’s a force majeure clause in the new rights contracts that allows the NBA’s media partners to temporarily halt running sportsbook ads when an unforeseeable event makes such airings impractical, it’s hidden under a tide of black ink. Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 24 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unforeseeable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unforeseeable
Adjective
  • On a clear night in the Steel City, chaos took hold as the first round of the NFL Draft revealed wrinkles unforeseen to tens of thousands of rabid fans in Pittsburgh.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Three races in, there’ve been unforeseen winners, unpredicted changes to the schedule and the unanticipated reality of regulation changes dawning.
    Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • To use words in ways that are unexpected or surprising, to repurpose some of the legalese that has been weaponized against my characters.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
  • Objects that once seemed temporary now reveal unexpected permanence.
    Sudhir Gupta, Rolling Stone, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Something that felt uncertain now becomes obvious.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 1 May 2026
  • Whether there's enough support to pass such a measure is uncertain.
    Caitlin Yilek, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • Those aren’t just random stories.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2026
  • Law enforcement will also have random checkpoints throughout the county to catch impaired drivers, according to the department's website.
    Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026

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“Unforeseeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unforeseeable. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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