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unconfirmed

adjective

Definition of unconfirmednext
as in unproven

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Recent Examples of unconfirmed However, research is limited—the actual immune-boosting effects of these herbs and spices is unconfirmed. — Carrie Madormo, HEALTH, 19 Aug. 2026 The police department asked members of the public to help prevent speculation about the case by refraining from sharing any unconfirmed information about the teen’s death online. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 According to the release, additional unconfirmed reports of measles in the county have led officials to suspect a wider outbreak in the area. — Lillian Metzmeier, Louisville Courier Journal, 13 Aug. 2026 Authorities urged residents to rely on official information and avoid spreading unconfirmed reports while damage assessments continued. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unconfirmed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconfirmed
  1. unproven
  2. untested
  3. fraudulent
  4. lying
  5. mendacious
Adjective
  • Brian Flores is an incredible coordinator, but his roster is largely unproven.
    — Chad Graff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The Dolphins have an unproven cast of edge rushers and are still searching for four who can do an effective job rushing the quarterback and setting edges.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of unproven
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  • That is sparking a whole industry that markets other peptides — largely unproved and untested — that are said to increase muscle growth, speed recovery and fight aging.
    — Jonathan Fahey, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026
  • But that boldness ups the likelihood of misfires, given the guessing game involved with such untested talent.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of untested
Adjective
  • According to a criminal complaint, Young used shell corporations and fraudulent billing practices to misappropriate funds intended for homeless housing, including through programs administered by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
    — Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The operation began around 2018, when Noreus agreed to provide fraudulent credentials to nursing students recruited through Medlife Institute, another school implicated in the federal investigation, according to prosecutors.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of fraudulent
Adjective
  • He was found dead lying face up on his hotel bed with no signs of trauma, according to a Monday report from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.
    — Kenan Draughorne, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2022
Definition of lying
Adjective
  • The 2026 State of the Union speech stands in contrast, a speech by a mendacious demagogue who has degraded his listeners by debauching their instincts.
    — Eliot A. Cohen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Supporters of recent state AI regulations said the measures will address potential threats to public safety and personal privacy, and to counter any mendacious actions created by AI, while not hindering innovation.
    — Hope Moses, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2026
Definition of mendacious

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“Unconfirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconfirmed. Accessed 20 Sep. 2026.

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