the unexpected
noun
: things that happen unexpectedly
Drivers must always be prepared to deal with the unexpected.
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As seen in footage of the unexpected moment, the pup wandered out, making the family laugh.
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Jillian Frankel, People.com, 27 May 2025
Offering a dose of the unexpected is part and parcel of the Cartier way, the executive said.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
As Miami continues offseason work, NFL schedule-release day delivered the unexpected for Dolphins.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 18 May 2025
Seeing Stripes With a Trending Jelly Flat and Denim Jacket
Sometimes, the fun is in the unexpected.
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Jillian Frankel, People.com, 27 May 2025
Offering a dose of the unexpected is part and parcel of the Cartier way, the executive said.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 26 May 2025
As Miami continues offseason work, NFL schedule-release day delivered the unexpected for Dolphins.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 18 May 2025
Seeing Stripes With a Trending Jelly Flat and Denim Jacket
Sometimes, the fun is in the unexpected.
—Lara Oliveri, Vogue, 15 May 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 4 Jun. 2025.
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