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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
Adjective
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As the largest startup offering cyber insurance and proactive monitoring tools with over 90,000 policyholders, Coalition insures against incidents like cyberattacks, email scams and accidental privacy violations.—
Jeff Kauflin,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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Tanya’s accidental drowning after getting sweet murderous vengeance on her con-men was an ending fit for the tragicomic heroine of a kind of Italian opera.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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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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There may be many unexpected effects of repeal that might require revision to plans and documents.—
Martin Shenkman,
Forbes,
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 2 Mar. 2025.
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