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not completed
They sell unfinished furniture at the flea market.
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Recent Examples of unfinished
Reluctantly hired to fill in for her is Cameron (Lewis Pullman), a scruffy drifter newly blown into town with some unfinished family business to attend to.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 May 2026
Its history is loud, complicated, messy and unfinished.
—Amanda Rosa
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Following a group of friends for nearly fifty years, THE BEND IN THE RIVER explores the inexorable flow of aging and the unfinished project of living.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Preparation keeps a small project from turning into an unfinished chore.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 May 2026
Its history is loud, complicated, messy and unfinished.
—Amanda Rosa
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Following a group of friends for nearly fifty years, THE BEND IN THE RIVER explores the inexorable flow of aging and the unfinished project of living.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Preparation keeps a small project from turning into an unfinished chore.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfinished
Adjective
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Designed by Chilean architect Felipe Assadi, the 14 villas and main lodge, constructed from native lenga wood, are indistinguishable from the treeline at a distance, a design feature that reflects the immersive ethos at the heart of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Before pushing off from the beach, guides explain the deep spiritual connection the kamaʻāina (native born) have with the ocean and its inhabitants.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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Elegoo’s slicer shows promise but feels similarly unpolished, reinforcing the impression that the platform is still evolving.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
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The charm of these biographies, however, lies in their authenticity – the small spelling missteps and unpolished phrasing that reflect genuine middle school voices.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The first memorial was at the high school football field, a week after the crash, when the tragedy was still raw, while some survivors remained hospitalized.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Young shoots and leaves can be eaten raw in salads, while older leaves are better cooked to combat the bitter flavor.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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“Unfinished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfinished. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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