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spontaneous

[spon-tey-nee-uhs] / spɒnˈteɪ ni əs /


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The trio has reunited for “So Unanchored,” a weekly podcast fueled by spontaneous riffs on their years together, pop culture and their deep friendship.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 4, 2026

“When people are living together, there’s the opportunity for spontaneous interaction, rather than formal events. There’s immediacy to connecting when people are in the same space.”

From MarketWatch Jul. 24, 2026

When we told them we were from England, it was announced to the rest of the diners, who burst into a spontaneous outbreak of applause.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

In certain individuals, spontaneous oto-acoustic emissions may be perceived as distressing tinnitus.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

It was not a spontaneous smile— my father never smiled.

From "Kaffir Boy: An Autobiography" by Mark Mathabane




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