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as in accidental
happening by chance
an unplanned change in our itinerary—we got lost!
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as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
stumbled through a completely unplanned acceptance speech
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Recent Examples of unplanned
What to Consider The programming may be too structured for travelers seeking a more relaxed, unplanned vacation.
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Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
The unplanned synchronicity of these looks created a stunning visual against the snowy backdrop.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
The clue pairs in this grid that seem too clever to be unplanned start here.
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025
Anglo reported unplanned downtime decreasing by as much as 75% using these methods.
—Anthony Milewski, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Meagan Drillinger, Travel + Leisure, 1 Jan. 2025
The unplanned synchronicity of these looks created a stunning visual against the snowy backdrop.
—Stixx Mathews, Essence, 11 Feb. 2025
The clue pairs in this grid that seem too clever to be unplanned start here.
—Caitlin Lovinger, New York Times, 1 Feb. 2025
Anglo reported unplanned downtime decreasing by as much as 75% using these methods.
—Anthony Milewski, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplanned
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Cena later handed that watch over to Scott, who entered the fray and started unwinding on Rhodes; wrestling fans on social media are debating whether Scott made actual (and accidental) contact with the bloodied Rhodes, who seemed to genuinely wince after Scott’s punches.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2025
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Mummification is the intentional or accidental preservation of a body after death.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA TODAY,
1 Mar. 2025
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One thing’s for sure: Foundation sticks win major points for their portability, making impromptu touch-ups a breeze.—
Angela Trakoshis,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2025
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While self-awareness is great, turning a date into an impromptu therapy session can feel intrusive and impersonal, making the other person feel analyzed rather than understood.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Twelve days later, the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generation Station in Pennsylvania experienced the single worst nuclear meltdown on record in U.S. history, giving the film unexpected prescience.—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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Trump's unexpected rejection of the Senate's plan stunned Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), who had carefully structured the two-bill strategy to secure early wins for the White House.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Unplanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplanned. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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