Synonyms of unsealednext
: not sealed

unsealed

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past tense and past participle of unseal

Examples of unsealed in a Sentence

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The October expiration implies an expectation that a summary judgment ruling, or a settlement, could potentially land within weeks, a likelihood the unsealed emails just increased. — Michael Khouw, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 Gaps around windows, unsealed trim joints, any spot where the install wasn’t tight. — The Spruce, 20 Sep. 2026 Last week's unsealed indictment allows prosecutors to skip California's preliminary hearing process, where evidence is publicly aired, turning the case over to federal jurisdiction. — Austin Turner, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026 The unsealed indictment reveals few new details in a case that has been shrouded in secrecy. — Andrew Dalton, Chicago Tribune, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsealed

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsealed was in the 14th century

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“Unsealed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsealed. Accessed 8 Oct. 2026.

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