uncontested

Definition of uncontestednext

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Recent Examples of uncontested Notable speakers The convention featured a lineup of uncontested candidates who make up the Democratic heavyweights of Massachusetts. Tim Dunn, Boston Herald, 30 May 2026 But Rogers heads into the general election with advantages of his own, including an uncontested primary. ABC News, 28 May 2026 The result dethroned Europe’s uncontested supremacy over great wine. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 27 May 2026 Key Background Kean, 57, is running uncontested in the June 2 primary. Sara Dorn, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncontested
Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontested
Adjective
  • Those supporters were left unchallenged by stewards, despite FIFA winning a court hearing enabling them to lawfully prohibit people showing the lion-and-sun flags on the grounds of them carrying a political message and potentially causing disturbances.
    Henry Bushnell, New York Times, 16 June 2026
  • For years, that version of events went unchallenged.
    Sydney Brownstone, NPR, 11 June 2026
Adjective
  • Oleksandr Usyk, the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, is a best-of-generation boxer, having defeated his most high-profile competitors, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, twice each.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026
  • Barça star Raphinha contributes from the opposite side, though Brazil still has not found an undisputed center forward – though the call-up of young prodigy Endrick could be the answer.
    Esteban Campanela, CNN Money, 7 June 2026
Adjective
  • The second was indisputable brilliance.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 June 2026
  • The most telling detail about the vintage Heuer Monaco leading Sotheby’s Important Watches Auction in New York on June 15 speaks to the watch’s indisputable authenticity.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 1 June 2026

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“Uncontested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontested. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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