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as in unfamiliar
happening or existing without one's knowledge
unknown to me was the fact that while I was out, my family was hurriedly preparing a surprise birthday party
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as in novel
not known or experienced before
becoming a father brought unknown joy to his life
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as in obscure
not widely known
looking for a relatively unknown singer to record the song
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Don't buy homemade creams or products from unknown sellers: Skin-lightening products, including kojic acid products, can contain heavy metals and steroids.
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Democrats fear the higher Kennedy is positioned within Trump’s orbit, more controversy could follow, especially during unknown times of crisis.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
Cause of the fire remains unknown The exact cause of the fire is under investigation.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024
The suit also lists unknown Johns Doe as defendants.
—Jake Lahut, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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Merve Ceylan, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
Democrats fear the higher Kennedy is positioned within Trump’s orbit, more controversy could follow, especially during unknown times of crisis.
—Hanna Trudo, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
Cause of the fire remains unknown The exact cause of the fire is under investigation.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 3 Nov. 2024
The suit also lists unknown Johns Doe as defendants.
—Jake Lahut, WIRED, 1 Nov. 2024
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This method makes the doc easy to follow for those unfamiliar with contemporary Japanese society while giving Black Box Diaries the propulsive rhythm of, ironically, a procedural.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 26 Oct. 2024
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The camera closes in on the act, carefully tracking the motion of Lina’s hands in a way that is startling, but not altogether unfamiliar.Claire Franken, TVLine, 25 Oct. 2024
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Two novel strains of a microbe called Patescibacteria were recovered from skin samples.Laurie Winkless, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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Bose takes a novel approach to boost the surround experience by adding the ability to pair the soundbar with its Ultra Open Earbuds for a more immersive experience.PCMAG, PCMAG, 28 Oct. 2024
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The episode’s host, John Mulaney, played a news junkie who was quizzed about the more obscure 2024 general-election players, such as Special Counsel Jack Smith.Amanda Wicks, The Atlantic, 3 Nov. 2024
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Six years after the 2018 Supreme Court decision that led to widespread legalization of mobile sports betting, U.S. sportsbooks dangle a variety of granular and obscure potential wagers in front of customers.Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 1 Nov. 2024
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These social commentary songs were strange; some had the N-word in it.Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2024
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Seven miles south of Cincinnati, stranger still, the world’s only museum dedicated to ventriloquism.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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By assigning a unique ID to each device, companies can trigger additional security measures (such as multifactor authentication) for unrecognized devices.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
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After the Cowboy Carter artist was snubbed for a nomination at the 2024 CMA Awards, which air live Nov. 20 8pm EST on ABC and next day on Hulu, the awards show co-host responded to the backlash around Bey’s country debut going unrecognized.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
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Wizards of Waverly Place: The Movie turned the wizardly backstory into an epic adventure, opening a gateway for young unbeknownst fantasy fans everywhere while also delivering a classically wholesome story about the importance of family and a parent's unconditional love.EW Staff, EW.com, 1 July 2024
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For a surprise at the end, unbeknownst even to King, Winfrey arranged a path lined with sparklers, framing the couple in a golden glow against the night sky.Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 6 June 2024
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Therein lies the problem for thousands of immigrants, primarily from the countries of Mauritania and Senegal, who have landed in Lockland over the past year seeking asylum during an unprecedented surge in immigration.Randy Tucker, The Enquirer, 30 Oct. 2024
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Revenue for the three months through September hit an unprecedented €10.7 billion ($11.6 billion).Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune Europe, 29 Oct. 2024
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Copied Share Ravens unveiling new uniforms NBC News Copied Share Lamar Jackson has found success vs. Bengals NBC News Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is 9-1 against the Bengals in his career.NBC News, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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On Thursday morning, new evacuations were ordered for areas of Santa Paula and Bardsdale, along the Santa Clara River, and up to the west edge of Moorpark.Bay Area News Group, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Unknown.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unknown. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.
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