1
as in pending
not yet settled or decided
a number of undecided matters still before the committee
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2
as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
voters still seem to be undecided about that candidate's fitness for the office of president
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Recent Examples of undecided
If John Cornyn wins Texas runoff If Cornyn wins the runoff on May 26, 45% of likely voters would vote for Cornyn, 44% for Democrat James Talarico, 3% for Libertarian Ted Brown, and 8% undecided.
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Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 18 May 2026
This year, that event will not happen and the future member use of the beautiful 24-acre property remains undecided.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
But the support for the two leading candidates was outnumbered by the undecided voters in the last Emerson College poll.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
This last debate ahead of the June vote is targeted toward undecided voters and will cover major statewide issues, including affordability, housing, public safety, climate, education and health care.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 8 May 2026
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Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 18 May 2026
This year, that event will not happen and the future member use of the beautiful 24-acre property remains undecided.
—Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
But the support for the two leading candidates was outnumbered by the undecided voters in the last Emerson College poll.
—Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 17 May 2026
This last debate ahead of the June vote is targeted toward undecided voters and will cover major statewide issues, including affordability, housing, public safety, climate, education and health care.
—Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 8 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undecided
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The nightclub has a pending hearing for their liquor permit, according to the Department of Consumer Protection, which is scheduled after their closing date.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
14 May 2026
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These lawsuits remain pending, and Wilderness Training & Consulting is fighting the lawsuits, according to court filings.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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When workers are unsure whether the technology is meant to augment them or replace them, adoption slows, experimentation stops, and the conditions under which AI actually returns value disappear.—
Julie Averill,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The vets also took X-rays, but since wood is hard to see on an X-ray, the professionals were still unsure how far the stick had impaled Sweets.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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James Ward Thursday night’s California governor debate underscored just how unsettled — and contentious — the race has become, with candidates repeatedly clashing over crime, election integrity, reproductive rights, and the balance of power between state and local government.—
James Ward,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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In this triumphant tour de force, Crain and a group of fertility patients reckon with the threats to their family future, unearthing hope from an unsettled legal landscape.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
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Travelers should be cautiously skeptical Ignoring professional advice isn't necessarily a bad trend.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
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Others are purely skeptical and believe a dialogue could backfire.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
15 May 2026
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His status for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals remains undetermined, though ESPN reported Wednesday that there’s an expectation Anunoby will be available.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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The cause of the incident remained undetermined, including the engine fire.—
Jack Lowenstein,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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Anyone who suspects their card was skimmed should contact their bank immediately, freeze or replace the card, monitor transactions, and report the suspicious pump to the station, police, and the FBI’s IC3.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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But guidelines seek to balance the benefits of catching cancer early with possible harms, such as stress and pain from investigating suspicious spots that don't turn out to be cancerous.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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The most touching sections feature John expressing his love for Yoko, and drawing a connection between his love for her and his relationship with Paul, as well as his unresolved feelings about his 1970s activism.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
15 May 2026
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That civil case is still unresolved, however, as both sides have failed to reach an agreement on how much Kapoor must compensate those investors.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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Even if the exact rankings are debatable (franchise revenue data is notoriously patchy), the scale is not.—
Bobby Ghosh,
Time,
7 May 2026
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Yet if Mars’ execution is nearly impossible to criticize, his choices as curator of the evening are more debatable.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Undecided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undecided. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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