unclaimed
adjective
un·claimed
ˌən-ˈklāmd 
: not claimed
specifically
: not called for by an owner or consignee
unclaimed property/goods
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An empty chair reflects a seat that remains unclaimed at the table.
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
The last unclaimed place in the conference semifinals will go to either expansion side San Diego FC or the Portland Timbers, who will complete their series in Southern California on Sunday night.
—Avi Creditor, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Keith Cormican drew some consolation from not having to leave Bruce’s body in the cold river, unclaimed.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Following an event, all unclaimed items are logged and secured for 30 days.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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Cheryl V. Jackson, IndyStar, 11 Nov. 2025
The last unclaimed place in the conference semifinals will go to either expansion side San Diego FC or the Portland Timbers, who will complete their series in Southern California on Sunday night.
—Avi Creditor, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2025
Keith Cormican drew some consolation from not having to leave Bruce’s body in the cold river, unclaimed.
—Jamie Thompson, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
Following an event, all unclaimed items are logged and secured for 30 days.
—Ed Masley, AZCentral.com, 4 Nov. 2025
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“Unclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclaimed. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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