1
: not subjected to tapping
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or utilized
as yet untapped markets
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Jenni Morejon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
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Jenni Morejon, Fortune, 12 June 2026
The transformative cover that emerged was the brainchild of Arif Mardin, a genius producer who recognized the song’s untapped potential.
—Ahmir “questlove” Thompson, VIBE.com, 7 June 2026
Also in this issue, News Director Yerin Kim explores the largely untapped world of petite fashion.
—InStyle, 7 June 2026
Decades before Johns Creek and Peachtree Corners became cities, Charlie Brown developed sprawling office parks in those areas because of their untapped potential.
—Kelly Yamanouchi, AJC.com, 4 June 2026
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“Untapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untapped. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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untapped
adjective
un·tapped
ˌən-ˈtapt 
1
: not tapped
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or used
as yet untapped markets
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