the unexpected
noun
: things that happen unexpectedly
Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.
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But even today, after the construction of dozens of new oceanfront towers, experts don’t have definitive answers for the unexpected sinking.
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Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Not in such a dark way as Hedda Gabler, but a certain delight in the unexpected.
—Tessa Thompson, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2025
As her family scrambles to find her, Claire discovers the unexpected magic of a Christmas gone off-script.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025
The Heart of the Brand At Glitterville's heart is a celebration of joy and the unexpected.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
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Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 1 Dec. 2025
Not in such a dark way as Hedda Gabler, but a certain delight in the unexpected.
—Tessa Thompson, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2025
As her family scrambles to find her, Claire discovers the unexpected magic of a Christmas gone off-script.
—Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 30 Nov. 2025
The Heart of the Brand At Glitterville's heart is a celebration of joy and the unexpected.
—Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
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 10 Dec. 2025.
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