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
Another slip — this time from Micky van de Ven — allowed Antoine Griezmann the space to race in on goal virtually unchallenged and drive a low finish into the bottom corner.
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Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
This columnist grew up there too and still calls the Inland Empire home, and those barbs do not and will not go unchallenged.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
When that story goes unchallenged, stigma sticks.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Either Mejia or Malinowski will be favored to beat Republican Randolph Township Councilman Joe Hathaway — who won unchallenged in a GOP primary — in an April 16 special general election to fill the seat for the rest of the term.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Matt Pyzdrowski, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
This columnist grew up there too and still calls the Inland Empire home, and those barbs do not and will not go unchallenged.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 25 Feb. 2026
When that story goes unchallenged, stigma sticks.
—Emily Tanner, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
Either Mejia or Malinowski will be favored to beat Republican Randolph Township Councilman Joe Hathaway — who won unchallenged in a GOP primary — in an April 16 special general election to fill the seat for the rest of the term.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
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These are the absolute best bonds.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2026
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But this team’s elite farm system — perhaps the absolute top in the NHL — will provide exactly that in the years to come.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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So far, the rest of the statewide GOP ticket is largely uncontested.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
3 Apr. 2026
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The news didn't impact Chicago early, as an uncontested one-handed slam by Matas Buzelis gave the Bulls an early 5-2 lead and led to an angry timeout by Spurs coach Mitch Johnson 71 seconds into the game.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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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
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Tracing Steinbeck’s steps in Salinas Salinas sits inland, the undisputed centre of one of the most productive agricultural valleys on earth.—
Alexandra Genova,
TheWeek,
7 Apr. 2026
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At ringside was Claressa Shields (18-0), the undisputed heavyweight champion.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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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
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Either way, this decisive energy favors clear asks and tangible action over chasing perfect conditions.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Aggies lost Game 2, and the decisive Game 3.—
Mac Engel
April 8,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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But last year a single pack was responsible for killing about 100 calves in less than seven months in the high ranchland of Sierra County north of Truckee, costing ranchers and the state millions and terrifying residents.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Inside Inter Miami’s latest episode discusses how the new stadium looked, felt and how the operational logistics played out during its premiere last Saturday with reactions from team owners David Beckham and Jorge Mas.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
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But at least in its immediate aftermath, investigations of Tuesday’s shooting appear to be firmly in the hands of the federal government, without any clear interventions by state officials.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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The state’s lawmakers are continuing to consider them as sophisticated governance entities that require clearer standards and stronger oversight.—
Evonne Andris,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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