as in incredible
too extraordinary or improbable to believe
to most people it seemed unthinkable that such a gentle man could be guilty of such awful crimes
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Recent Examples of unthinkable
The idea that this inmate would be here in Cannes, a free man, was unthinkable.
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Physical research would be unthinkable without statistics.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2025
And that surprising change is likely to lead Diaz to a contract decision that might have been unthinkable at this point last year.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Not many years ago, something like this would have been unthinkable.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
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Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 23 May 2025
Physical research would be unthinkable without statistics.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2025
And that surprising change is likely to lead Diaz to a contract decision that might have been unthinkable at this point last year.
—Peter Chawaga, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 May 2025
Not many years ago, something like this would have been unthinkable.
—Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unthinkable
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These incredible snakes exemplify how relatively simple modifications can unlock entirely new modes of life and will continue to inspire biomimetic designs in engineering and robotics.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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Head to the historic Stonewall Inn for a day of drag-out-loud fun while raising funds for two incredible charities based at Manhattan’s Metropolitan Community Church: the Global Justice Institute and Sylvia’s Place, one of the city’s largest LGBTQ+ shelters and food pantries.—
Muri Assunção,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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After 12 Days Tony Botti, a public information officer for the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office said during the news conference that officials are incredulous that Slaton was able to travel so far via bicycle and on foot.—
Jillian Frankel,
People.com,
15 May 2025
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In a TikTok video, the woman shared the shaky video her boyfriend took, receiving over 980,000 views and over 1,600 comments from incredulous TikTokers.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, though, the Trump ally argued there was unlikely to be a single new face of DOGE.—
Alex Gangitano,
The Hill,
31 May 2025
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In Vietnam, an unlikely outpost for Chicano culture An outpost for Chicano culture in Vietnam attracts community — and occasional concerns among older generations inclined to associate tattoos with gangs.—
Fidel Martinez,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Her diverse responsibilities grew significantly and replacing her roles with a single individual will be impossible.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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But what can be done when borders, politics, or wars make return impossible?—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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Feats that were once inconceivable are now entirely feasible.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
26 Apr. 2025
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In terms of achievements that were once equally preposterous and inconceivable 30 years ago, TCU reaching the Sweet 16 in women’s basketball is on the same level as the school making the national title game in football.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Mar. 2025
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The pain of this loss is unimaginable for our family.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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The Hidden Infrastructure Powering AI The foundation of these systems starts with hardware configurations that would have been unimaginable a decade ago.—
Jitender Jain,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Google’s teams have seen an increase in fake travel websites as the summer vacations get closer, usually luring victims with cheap prices and unbelievable experiences.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Reflecting on Rockingham’s recent ‘unbelievable turnout’ To understand the decision to put the racetrack up for sale, consider Rockingham Speedway’s past.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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“Unthinkable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unthinkable. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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