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
  • But Reiter is nevertheless troubled that Epstein’s behavior went unchallenged by so many people in positions of authority for decades.
    Julie K. Brown, Miami Herald, 4 June 2026
  • More importantly, leaders are starting to question assumptions that have gone unchallenged for years, driving real change.
    Sameer Gulati, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Adjective
  • Nico Paz — Argentina/Como Como were one of the best stories in European football last season, and Paz was their undisputed star, scoring 12 goals from midfield to go with six assists in Serie A.
    Liam Twomey, New York Times, 11 June 2026
  • 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
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 14 Jun. 2026.

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