as in absolute
having no exceptions or restrictions
demanded an unconditional surrender
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Recent Examples of unconditional
Russia has refused to agree to an unconditional ceasefire to pave the way for peace talks and has instead stepped up attacks on Ukrainian cities.
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Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 17 June 2025
Trump has signaled strong support for Israel’s actions, calling for Iran’s unconditional surrender, threatening Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and expressing an openness to further U.S. involvement.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
The president then called for Iran's unconditional surrender on his social media platform Truth Social.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 17 June 2025
The draft Security Council resolution had also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and others.
—Michelle Nichols, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Joanna Kakissis, NPR, 17 June 2025
Trump has signaled strong support for Israel’s actions, calling for Iran’s unconditional surrender, threatening Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and expressing an openness to further U.S. involvement.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025
The president then called for Iran's unconditional surrender on his social media platform Truth Social.
—Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 17 June 2025
The draft Security Council resolution had also demanded the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages held by Hamas and others.
—Michelle Nichols, USA Today, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconditional
Adjective
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Remaining calm under pressure is an absolute must here.—
Bill Rokos,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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To hit the absolute reduction targets, luxury could maintain a stable volume or slightly decrease by one percent, premium could increase their volumes by 3 percent, provided circular models are scaled, and mass market brands would need to decrease their volume by 12 percent.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Felipe Cardenas: Due to sheer numbers and commitment, Boca’s ultras and travelling band of die-hard fans lit up the tournament.—
The Athletic Staff,
New York Times,
28 June 2025
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The pressure is on him and his team to replicate their earlier success, a tall order considering what a factor the sheer surprise of the phenomenon, impossible to replicate now, played back in 2021.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
27 June 2025
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There won’t be adequate words to describe how much changed in such a short period of time, thanks to Trump’s utter debasement of the office, and the GOP’s decision to follow him down one of the ugliest paths imaginable, all the while abandoning principles, morals, and basic common decency.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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Where to watch:Apple TV, Amazon, Fandango at Home. 1. 'Jaws' (1975) The seafaring masterpiece sinks every other shark movie in its utter perfection.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
16 June 2025
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The upshot is that means better paper compatibility, since the pages don't have to make a complete turn.—
Brad Bourque,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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Arden Way, from Watt to Morse avenues, has been undergoing a complete street rehabilitation since March, which will last to the end of 2025.—
Tina Li,
Sacbee.com,
29 June 2025
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As Electrek points out, the E-VO isn't a pure Honda product.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 29,
New Atlas,
29 June 2025
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Add in the pure creativity and skill of Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat (legit competitors in their own rights, albeit in smaller bodies), and the two-way play of Dylan Larkin and Nate Danielson, and the future forward lineup starts to look pretty balanced.—
Max Bultman,
New York Times,
29 June 2025
Adjective
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The simplest ideas in mathematics can also be the most perplexing.—
Leila Sloman,
Wired News,
29 June 2025
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Start your day like a pro with simple morning cleaning habits that keep your home feeling fresh, organized, and under control.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
28 June 2025
Adjective
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So, if a user buys 10 contracts for the New York Mets to beat the Atlanta Braves at $0.40 a pop, and the Mets win, the user will earn a profit of $0.60 per contract, amounting to $6 in overall profit out of their $10 total return.—
Dan Bernstein,
Sportico.com,
29 June 2025
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Their flight brought the total number of people who have flown on suborbital flights to 123, according to the Association of Space Explorers.—
Robert Z. Pearlman,
Space.com,
29 June 2025
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The key was batting behind Ruth, a definite candidate for the greatest player.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 June 2025
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And given that toppers were developed specifically as a lighter, simpler alternative to full-bodied campers, designed to fit within limited midsize truck payloads, that extra beef is a definite problem for some shoppers.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 June 2025
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“Unconditional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconditional. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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