uncontested

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Recent Examples of uncontested Rashee Rice has 71 receiving yards save for his 31-yard uncontested catch-and-run while the Colts were guarding the end zone and letting the clock expire. — Scott Chasen, Kansas City Star, 27 Sep. 2026 The Lynx — playing their backups — finally cut the deficit to single digits late in the third and when Aari McDonald drove past a defender for an uncontested layup, the deficit was 71-64 at the end of three. — ABC News, 22 Sep. 2026 Magaziner, who is uncontested in the Democratic primary, is heavily favored in November’s general election. — Washington Post Staff, Washington Post, 9 Sep. 2026 Krista Hasler and Alejandro Necochea, both of whom already serve on the board, ran uncontested for six-year terms. — Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 2 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncontested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontested
Adjective
  • There’s a lesson, too, in sync with the vitality of these men and women who persevered, who never let an insight go unchallenged, a name go unforgotten or a memory about the Renaissance lie unadorned.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • While much of the fashion world became fixated on fleeting trends and virality, Vaccarello’s discipline remained unchallenged.
    — José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 9 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Christie behind the facade Christie remains the undisputed queen of crime 50 years after her death — and something of an enigma.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2026
  • For an undisputed member of the rock god pantheon, Tony Iommi has had a surprisingly spotty solo career.
    — Brad Sanders, Pitchfork, 27 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • These are not partisan or risible statements, but indisputable.
    — Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Much has been made of Winter’s idiosyncratic star power, and as an extremely tall, wet-dog-handsome instrumental virtuoso with a one-of-a-kind voice and just enough self-aware wit and lacerating lyricism to keep it relatable, that’s indisputable.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026

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“Uncontested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontested. Accessed 1 Nov. 2026.

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