unclaimed
adjective
un·claimed
ˌən-ˈklāmd 
: not claimed
specifically
: not called for by an owner or consignee
unclaimed property/goods
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That $39 million prize went unclaimed.
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Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025
In 2020, about 40% of reward money went unclaimed, according to an annual report.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
The vast majority of the store’s inventory is from luggage lost during air travel, although the store receives some unclaimed bags from trains and buses.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025
Trevor planned to have a quiet holiday season as a housesitter at a luxury London penthouse, but the unclaimed baby causes plenty of chaos.
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 26 Nov. 2025
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Cheryl Vari, Cincinnati Enquirer, 3 Dec. 2025
In 2020, about 40% of reward money went unclaimed, according to an annual report.
—Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 1 Dec. 2025
The vast majority of the store’s inventory is from luggage lost during air travel, although the store receives some unclaimed bags from trains and buses.
—Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 28 Nov. 2025
Trevor planned to have a quiet holiday season as a housesitter at a luxury London penthouse, but the unclaimed baby causes plenty of chaos.
—Rachel Choy, Refinery29, 26 Nov. 2025
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“Unclaimed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unclaimed. Accessed 6 Dec. 2025.
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