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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
And responding to unplanned office visitors or job applicants meant breaking those routines on the fly.
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Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
If one refinery goes offline for unplanned maintenance, the supply of fuel is suddenly reduced.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The new legislation was inspired by findings from the state’s Division of Petroleum Market Oversight that showed that gas price spikes are largely caused by increases in global crude oil prices and unplanned refinery outages.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
While the Sage Women’s Center promises to protect the information of its clients, it isn’t bound by medical privacy laws and may be misleading women who are coping with unplanned pregnancies, consumer advocates say.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC News, 13 Oct. 2024
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Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 20 Oct. 2024
If one refinery goes offline for unplanned maintenance, the supply of fuel is suddenly reduced.
—Robert Rapier, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
The new legislation was inspired by findings from the state’s Division of Petroleum Market Oversight that showed that gas price spikes are largely caused by increases in global crude oil prices and unplanned refinery outages.
—Sophie Austin, Fortune, 15 Oct. 2024
While the Sage Women’s Center promises to protect the information of its clients, it isn’t bound by medical privacy laws and may be misleading women who are coping with unplanned pregnancies, consumer advocates say.
—Abigail Brooks, NBC News, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unplanned
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The accidental shot that killed Hutchins also struck Souza in the shoulder, narrowly missing his spine.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Finally, Diane Keaton’s Fashion: First is a bold and inspiring reflection on how the accidental fashion icon fashions herself.Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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Jeff Goldblum shocked passersby with an impromptu piano performance at London’s St. Pancras International train station on Wednesday, in celebration of the release of Wicked.Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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But that simply meant more creative family vacations to his filming locations, and even an impromptu family vacation to Venice.Rachel Chang, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Nov. 2024
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With its strategic approach and commitment to innovation, the crypto platform has propelled BNB Chain to unexpected heights within a short period.Jon Stojan, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Season 4 of the Basketball Africa League (BAL) was nothing short of exhilarating, filled with packed arenas, buzzer-beaters, thrilling overtime games, unexpected upsets, and inspiring underdog victories.Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Unplanned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unplanned. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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