as in inaccessible
hard or impossible to get to or get at
the commander is unavailable right now
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Recent Examples of unavailable
The following polling stations will be unavailable, according to the administration’s website.
—
Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Some of those rooms are under contract with FIFA and unavailable to the general public, adding pressure to an already competitive lodging market.
—Olivianna Calmes, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In most cases, insurance covers the damage, and questions of fault arise only when coverage is unavailable or disputed.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Those looking to visit Kane County government buildings on Friday are encouraged to call ahead, as in-person services may be limited or unavailable depending on the office or department.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Some of those rooms are under contract with FIFA and unavailable to the general public, adding pressure to an already competitive lodging market.
—Olivianna Calmes, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
In most cases, insurance covers the damage, and questions of fault arise only when coverage is unavailable or disputed.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 22 Jan. 2026
Those looking to visit Kane County government buildings on Friday are encouraged to call ahead, as in-person services may be limited or unavailable depending on the office or department.
—R. Christian Smith, Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unavailable
inaccessible
Adjective
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The kitchen’s handwash sink was completely inaccessible with multiple child car seats and miscellaneous household items stacked in front of it.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
Updated January 23,
Sacbee.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Many studies are on hiatus, while data from a huge area is inaccessible or possibly not being collected.—
Lara Williams,
Twin Cities,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Unavailable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unavailable. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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