unconfirmed
adjective
un·con·firmed
ˌən-kən-ˈfərmd 
: of uncertain existence, truth, or accuracy : not confirmed
an unconfirmed rumor
an unconfirmed case of pneumonia
unconfirmed reports of gunfire
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While unconfirmed reports circulated that he may later have been released, those familiar with the situation said his removal from the chain of command was definitive.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
While the shoes have yet to be professionally verified and dating remains unconfirmed, two solid theories could explain this phenomenon.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
All involved great white sharks except one October 2023 case at Point Reyes National Seashore, where the species was unconfirmed.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Local law enforcement is prepared to respond to any reports of federal agents on school property or parking lots, according to district officials, who urged families not to share unconfirmed information.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
While the shoes have yet to be professionally verified and dating remains unconfirmed, two solid theories could explain this phenomenon.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 8 Jan. 2026
All involved great white sharks except one October 2023 case at Point Reyes National Seashore, where the species was unconfirmed.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
Local law enforcement is prepared to respond to any reports of federal agents on school property or parking lots, according to district officials, who urged families not to share unconfirmed information.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2026
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“Unconfirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconfirmed. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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