unexplained
adjective
un·ex·plained
ˌən-ik-ˈsplānd 
: not explained or accounted for
an unexplained error
an unexplained delay
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Such deficiencies raise the risk of improper or unauthorized spending and echo broader concerns about unexplained federal revenue entries.
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J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
The statement on his Truth Social platform signals new transparency on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), meaning unexplained observations in the sky, an issue that has drawn Washington’s attention for years.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
What really makes this valuable for women in perimenopause and menopause, according to Rivas, is that many in this group experience symptoms like unexplained stress, poor sleep, fatigue, and anxiety.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
Doctors say symptoms such as severe chest pain, abnormally fast heartbeat, unexplained fainting or passing out during physical exercise should be evaluated by a health care professional.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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J.b. Jennings, Baltimore Sun, 22 Feb. 2026
The statement on his Truth Social platform signals new transparency on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP), meaning unexplained observations in the sky, an issue that has drawn Washington’s attention for years.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2026
What really makes this valuable for women in perimenopause and menopause, according to Rivas, is that many in this group experience symptoms like unexplained stress, poor sleep, fatigue, and anxiety.
—Rita Templeton, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
Doctors say symptoms such as severe chest pain, abnormally fast heartbeat, unexplained fainting or passing out during physical exercise should be evaluated by a health care professional.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Unexplained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexplained. Accessed 24 Feb. 2026.
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