the unexpected
noun
: things that happen unexpectedly
Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.
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The game and a new era of Inter Miami had begun, with not even the unexpected tie game able to overshadow the magnitude of the night.
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Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Bring the unexpected red theory to your backyard with this modern pick that’s designed to draw the eye, especially against the backdrop of some lush greenery.
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Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
Bring the unexpected red theory to your backyard with this modern pick that’s designed to draw the eye, especially against the backdrop of some lush greenery.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 3 Apr. 2026
The spa The spa was the unexpected star of my stay.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
Juggling schedules, appointments, and the routine of everyday family life in the midst of dealing with the unexpected nature of HS can be a challenge to manage.
—Christina Frazier, Health, 1 Apr. 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 5 Apr. 2026.
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