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as in pending
not yet settled or decided
a number of undecided matters still before the committee
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
voters still seem to be undecided about that candidate's fitness for the office of president
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Recent Examples of undecided
The largest portion — 38% — remain undecided.
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Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Because of the large field and the number of undecided voters, several political observers said that support for many candidates is still pretty soft, making voters’ decision especially malleable.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Stevens won by 5 points over Rogers, with 11 percent undecided.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2026
While leaked internal messages from OpenAI Sam Altman, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and incoming Target CEO Michael Fiddelke show some CEOs are commenting about ICE, many other executives remain undecided about the risks and benefits of making public comments.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 5 Feb. 2026
Because of the large field and the number of undecided voters, several political observers said that support for many candidates is still pretty soft, making voters’ decision especially malleable.
—Grace Hase, Mercury News, 1 Feb. 2026
Stevens won by 5 points over Rogers, with 11 percent undecided.
—Julia Mueller, The Hill, 29 Jan. 2026
While leaked internal messages from OpenAI Sam Altman, Apple CEO Tim Cook, and incoming Target CEO Michael Fiddelke show some CEOs are commenting about ICE, many other executives remain undecided about the risks and benefits of making public comments.
—Jacqueline Munis, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undecided
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At the time of the shooting, Gregory was under court supervision and had multiple pending charges, including two domestic assault cases and one fourth-degree assault case.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Charges remained pending Wednesday.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
4 Feb. 2026
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The Cougars were a bit unsure of what the goaltending would look like after two-time All-Scholastic Patrick Clair graduated, but their four goalies now are a supportive and tight-knit group that’s seen Camara rise up as of late.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
7 Feb. 2026
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There is a big difference between a buyer who must complete a specific step and one who is simply unsure.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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To that end, the unsettled race may have created an opening for a new candidate to throw his hat in the ring, San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan.—
Douglas Schoen,
Oc Register,
6 Feb. 2026
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There is a possibility of more unsettled weather by mid-week, into Valentine's Day weekend.—
Steven Sosna,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Cruz, who was skeptical of having the subsidy administered by police, said neither Noecker nor Bowie alerted him about Wednesday’s public hearing despite his outreach to both members.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2026
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Kates said users should be skeptical of anything that sounds too easy or too good to be true.—
Joshua Sidorowicz,
CBS News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Yet even that at-bat was a reminder of Yoshida’s undetermined status with the team.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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The cause of the fire is undetermined pending the results of an investigation.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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The county had engaged with the family three times before his death, including over reports of suspicious injuries.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Clase is accused of throwing suspicious pitches to benefit those who placed wagers on him in at least 48 games, according to ESPN.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Dean’s attorneys said the verdict marked an important step in holding Uber accountable, while acknowledging that broader legal questions remain unresolved.—
Miguel Torres,
Oklahoman,
6 Feb. 2026
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In that context, the promise of steady work, more tourism and growth carries real weight even as questions about environmental and social costs remain unresolved.—
Natalie Leticia Gallón,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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Grappa is enjoyed as a digestif, though its ability to aid digestion after a large meal is debatable.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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Whether his work on Anderson’s woozy epic of resistance is his personal best is debatable — the competition is fierce.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Undecided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undecided. Accessed 13 Feb. 2026.
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