1
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
an undetermined form seen only from a distance
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2
as in pending
not yet settled or decided
the fate of the prisoners is still undetermined
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Recent Examples of undetermined
The cause of the fire is still undetermined, but timber and vegetation are fueling it, according to Fire Weather Avalanche.
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
As the end credits revealed, his motives for the hostage situation remain undetermined.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
In fact, the team says the true extent of the latter structure is currently undetermined.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Julia Gomez, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
As the end credits revealed, his motives for the hostage situation remain undetermined.
—Jordana Comiter, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
In fact, the team says the true extent of the latter structure is currently undetermined.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undetermined
Adjective
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Jared Weiss of The Athletic shared via X. Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson was quite vague when discussing the possibility of Garland suiting up for Game 4.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
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For now, the language in the president’s executive order was fairly vague.—
Annie Nova,
CNBC,
26 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The policy is retroactive to pending applications and requires new documentation to update gender designations.—
Andy J. Semotiuk,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Olema's intellectual property portfolio is vital to its business strategy, with patents and pending applications for palazestrant and OP-3136.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Subtle minerality and a light floral touch on the nose give way to a peppery palate, finishing short but clean with faint cereal warmth and crisp simplicity.—
Hudson Lindenberger,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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The Accountant 2, arriving this week some eight long years after the original, does not earn even that faintest of praise.—
A.A. Dowd,
Rolling Stone,
25 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Moreover, inconsistent lighting temperatures can create unease, making customers feel unsettled without knowing quite why.—
Bryant Richardson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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While some farmers feel unsettled, another said good business strategy and state funding could help make up the gaps.—
Nora O’Neill,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Why the contract was posted and then canceled is unclear.—
Jeff Ernsthausen,
ProPublica,
24 Apr. 2025
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Other than the former Miami Hurricanes star going No. 1 to the Titans, the way the rest of the NFL Draft could shake out is unclear.—
Fox News Staff,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Understanding that their dislike might not be entirely about you, but rather about their own unresolved issues or workplace insecurities, can help depersonalize the situation.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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With the latest development, one employee with the Environmental Protection Agency who was among the probationary workers fired in February said everything remained unresolved.—
Eileen Sullivan,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The reasons for her travels—whether to marry a man at her father’s behest or to undertake a pilgrimage to Rome—are hazy.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
24 Apr. 2025
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As part of my initiation into beer society, Hoey gave me seven beers to try, ranging from a deep stout to a hoppy hazy India pale ale.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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While the issue of gun violence is complicated and while many responses are debatable, this trend is neither.—
Joel Mosbacher,
New York Daily News,
24 Apr. 2025
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While her in-ring skills were debatable among fans, her undeniable charisma and strong connection with the WWE audience were consistently praised.—
Gordon G. Chang,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Undetermined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undetermined. Accessed 3 May. 2025.
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