1
: not subjected to tapping
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or utilized
as yet untapped markets
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But if the nudge never happens, a lot of atmospheric energy will remain untapped and could help fuel a bigger threat Monday.
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Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Initial real-world applications of Ace-like robots likely would be in manufacturing and service industries, although untapped potential lies across sports, entertainment and safety-critical environments, according to the study.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Florida’s 2026 budget has $100 million for the Kendall Parkway project, but the money remains untapped and under the control of the Florida Department of Transportation, said Garcia, GMX’s director.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
That said, there are untapped opportunities for the brands that can get the balance between convenience and authenticity right.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
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Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
Initial real-world applications of Ace-like robots likely would be in manufacturing and service industries, although untapped potential lies across sports, entertainment and safety-critical environments, according to the study.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Florida’s 2026 budget has $100 million for the Kendall Parkway project, but the money remains untapped and under the control of the Florida Department of Transportation, said Garcia, GMX’s director.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
That said, there are untapped opportunities for the brands that can get the balance between convenience and authenticity right.
—Amy O’Brien, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Untapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untapped. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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untapped
adjective
un·tapped
ˌən-ˈtapt 
1
: not tapped
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or used
as yet untapped markets
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