as in absolute
not questioned or doubted; not challenged
She is the unchallenged authority in the field.
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Recent Examples of unchallenged
New England will not let that potential coverage weakness go unchallenged.
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Kc Joyner, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The shooter spent much of that time unchallenged in the two connected classrooms, amid dead, dying and traumatized children and adults.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
In September, former mayoral candidate Tom Dingwall wrote on his Facebook that, in August, Traill left him a voicemail, telling him not to run for mayor so a friend of hers could run unchallenged.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Mike Kaye is slightly ahead of him, at 4-8, with Scott Fowler enjoying a pretty much unchallenged lead at 8-4.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
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Kc Joyner, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The shooter spent much of that time unchallenged in the two connected classrooms, amid dead, dying and traumatized children and adults.
—Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
In September, former mayoral candidate Tom Dingwall wrote on his Facebook that, in August, Traill left him a voicemail, telling him not to run for mayor so a friend of hers could run unchallenged.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Mike Kaye is slightly ahead of him, at 4-8, with Scott Fowler enjoying a pretty much unchallenged lead at 8-4.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
Adjective
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This is an ideal solution for technically adept web admins who prioritize cost-effectiveness, absolute control, and performance.—
Gabriel Zamora,
PC Magazine,
8 Mar. 2026
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This is your absolute minimum savings target for your emergency fund.—
Christine Benz,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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In the Democratic primary, Amy Martinez-Salas, a legal assistant and UT Arlington alumna, is running uncontested.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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With a handful of additional wobbles in congressional and statehouse races among some 150 GOP endorsements by Abbott — and many of Tuesday’s victories occurring in uncontested primaries — election night was a mixed bag for the three-term governor.—
Karen Brooks Harper
Austin Bureau,
Dallas Morning News,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Between 1995 and 2010, CCM and its presidential candidates could win determinative vote shares while minimizing costly repression and fraud.—
Yonatan Morse,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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But, ultimately, the president would not play a determinative role in interest rate decisions.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
14 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Hashbrown casserole is an undisputed favorite for Southern gatherings.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
4 Mar. 2026
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Or maybe, just maybe, the guy is just the undisputed king of first impressions.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Space supported or caged determinate tomato plants 1½ to 2 feet apart, increasing the spacing to 2 to 2½ feet for unsupported plants.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2026
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Look for determinate tomato varieties, which are less sprawling and more suitable for containers than indeterminate varieties.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Ellison faces no similar issues and has strong incentive to be decisive.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
5 Mar. 2026
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Machado portrayed the episode as a decisive turning point in Venezuela’s long political crisis.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Liu, 20, in capturing the gold medal at the Milano Cortina Games last month became the first American woman to win the Olympic gold medal in nearly a quarter-century.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
11 Mar. 2026
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The rates were similar in the private sector, where 41% reported using AI late last year, including a quarter who reported using it frequently.—
Morgan Chalfant,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Though the conversation didn't quite reach any actionable solutions beyond what has been discussed as already in progress, like Rawls' work, there was one clear message potently felt across the room — one of urgency.—
Monisha Ravisetti,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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The WhatsApp logs show Carvajal deleted a total 14 messages sent by other participants in the chat and 42 of his own messages before the Herald obtained the logs, so the full extent of his participation is not clear.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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