the unexpected
noun
: things that happen unexpectedly
Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.
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But in a region filled with metropolises worth the long haul, Bangkok's point of difference is found in the thrills of the unexpected.
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Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
And then there is the promise of the unexpected.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Part of being a caregiver is to expect the unexpected and to create calm in moments of chaos.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 Feb. 2026
The trio of actresses play a group of friends who have known each other since college, but the unexpected death of Nancy, Kate Mara’s character quickly throws things off as Mary (Moss) and Eleanor (Washington) search for answers.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
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Chris Schalkx, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Feb. 2026
And then there is the promise of the unexpected.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Part of being a caregiver is to expect the unexpected and to create calm in moments of chaos.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 20 Feb. 2026
The trio of actresses play a group of friends who have known each other since college, but the unexpected death of Nancy, Kate Mara’s character quickly throws things off as Mary (Moss) and Eleanor (Washington) search for answers.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 18 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for the unexpected
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“The unexpected.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20unexpected. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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