the unexpected
noun
: things that happen unexpectedly
Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.
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According to researcher Artemov, understanding the unexpected nanoscale properties of a familiar substance opens the door to the development of entirely new technological applications.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
The images prompted her to share a TikTok reflecting on the unexpected twist her life had taken.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Nearly always, they are spiced by the promise of the unexpected.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
The cocktail menu leans toward the unexpected as in the a Rye-Ami Vice (rye, strawberry, toasted coconut, and pineapple), or the Good Will, made with bourbon, miso, banana, and chocolate bitters.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
The images prompted her to share a TikTok reflecting on the unexpected twist her life had taken.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
Nearly always, they are spiced by the promise of the unexpected.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026
The cocktail menu leans toward the unexpected as in the a Rye-Ami Vice (rye, strawberry, toasted coconut, and pineapple), or the Good Will, made with bourbon, miso, banana, and chocolate bitters.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 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 11 Jun. 2026.
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