unfinished

Definition of unfinishednext

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Recent Examples of unfinished New sections of The Underline are popping out regularly like hot bread from the oven as work on the last remaining unfinished pieces of the 10-mile linear park and trail enters the final stretch. Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 For instance, make your own decision first, then ask AI to critique it, or bring AI unfinished ideas to stretch your imagination. Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 The unfinished ship appears to have six units, suggesting a possible total of 48 cells if the same configuration applies. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026 The studio declined to finance the ambitious project’s conclusion, and Bakshi’s movie soon cooled into one of history’s most conspicuously unfinished epics. Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfinished
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfinished
Adjective
  • The nonprofit claimed that the wildlife has created a fire hazard by feasting on the native plant life.
    Alys Martinez, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Her shop has a free seed library for vegetables and native wildflowers.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Miami’s spent two years investing in the unpolished pass rusher, with mixed views, and the hope is that the playing time, and all the mentoring Robinson received the past two seasons begins to pay off in 2026.
    Omar Kelly August 6, Miami Herald, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Wojnarowicz’s words are immediate and unpolished and affecting, even when he feels betrayed by their limitations.
    Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • The potential that convinced Aston Villa to bet on a young, raw talent was clear.
    Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The supports reveal traces of the foundry in subtle raw pockets amid a gleaming finish.
    Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Unfinished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfinished. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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