unidentified
adjective
un·iden·ti·fied
ˌən-ī-ˈden-tə-ˌfīd 
-ə-ˈden-
: not having a known or established identity : not identified
unidentified flying objects
an unidentified suspect
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Investigators located a burgundy and black Chevy Traverse with an unknown year and tag number, which appears to have belonged to the other unidentified driver.
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Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The corrections department said the unidentified inmate believed to be responsible for the attack has been placed in restricted housing.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 12 Apr. 2024
Many news outlets have reported that unidentified U.S. officials believe a major Iranian ballistic missile or drone strike on Israel is imminent.
—Javed Ali, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2024
The artifact, which an unidentified buyer purchased during a Heritage Auctions sale on April 4, is now the most valuable comic book in the world.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2024
Despite the legal presentation of the court order just before the sales began this week, the unidentified representative for trustee Nationwide Reconveyance proceeded with the auction to sell the condos.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
April 6 and 7 -- More body parts are found
Milwaukee police reported on April 6 that unidentified remains were located in the 3000 block of W. Galena St.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
Scenic and lighting designer Seth Reiser’s washes of light provided unobtrusive wayfinding, transitioning through colors coded to each unidentified composer.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
At nightfall the toll here was 112 dead, 12 of them unidentified.
—Jerome Hansen, Jack Schermerhorn, Ralph Nelson and Ken McCormick, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 12 Apr. 2024
The corrections department said the unidentified inmate believed to be responsible for the attack has been placed in restricted housing.
—Elizabeth Pritchett, Fox News, 12 Apr. 2024
Many news outlets have reported that unidentified U.S. officials believe a major Iranian ballistic missile or drone strike on Israel is imminent.
—Javed Ali, The Conversation, 11 Apr. 2024
The artifact, which an unidentified buyer purchased during a Heritage Auctions sale on April 4, is now the most valuable comic book in the world.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Apr. 2024
Despite the legal presentation of the court order just before the sales began this week, the unidentified representative for trustee Nationwide Reconveyance proceeded with the auction to sell the condos.
—George Avalos, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
April 6 and 7 -- More body parts are found
Milwaukee police reported on April 6 that unidentified remains were located in the 3000 block of W. Galena St.
—Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2024
Scenic and lighting designer Seth Reiser’s washes of light provided unobtrusive wayfinding, transitioning through colors coded to each unidentified composer.
—Michael Andor Brodeur, Washington Post, 7 Apr. 2024
At nightfall the toll here was 112 dead, 12 of them unidentified.
—Jerome Hansen, Jack Schermerhorn, Ralph Nelson and Ken McCormick, Detroit Free Press, 6 Apr. 2024
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“Unidentified.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unidentified. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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