unaccounted
adjective
un·ac·count·ed
ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇n-təd 
: not accounted : unexplained
—often used with for
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If anything changes the energy of the atom, like an unaccounted for magnetic field or the temperature of the room, the clock will tick at a different rate.
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Andrei Derevianko, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Two other people were treated and released, but two more remained unaccounted for more than 24 hours after the seven stories of concrete flooring collapsed onto each other inside a parking garage stairwell.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
The third golden armband remains unaccounted for.
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april 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
According to the brand, 413,793 chocolate bars remain unaccounted for, and investigations are ongoing in collaboration with local authorities and supply chain partners.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
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Andrei Derevianko, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Two other people were treated and released, but two more remained unaccounted for more than 24 hours after the seven stories of concrete flooring collapsed onto each other inside a parking garage stairwell.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
The third golden armband remains unaccounted for.
—Ryan Brennan
april 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
According to the brand, 413,793 chocolate bars remain unaccounted for, and investigations are ongoing in collaboration with local authorities and supply chain partners.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
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unaccounted
adjective
un·ac·count·ed
ˌən-ə-ˈkau̇nt-əd
: not accounted : unexplained
—often used with for
their absence was unaccounted for
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