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
His manner of death was undetermined.
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
That includes the six-week fan festival at Fair Park; hosting 2,000 journalists and technicians for six months at the International Broadcast Center in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center; and the undetermined number of team training camps that will occur around the region.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
His ultimate value is still undetermined, though.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Improper turn - speed undetermined.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
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Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 17 Jan. 2026
That includes the six-week fan festival at Fair Park; hosting 2,000 journalists and technicians for six months at the International Broadcast Center in the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center; and the undetermined number of team training camps that will occur around the region.
—Brad Townsend, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
His ultimate value is still undetermined, though.
—Grant Brisbee, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Improper turn - speed undetermined.
—Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undetermined
Adjective
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But ask them the why of this business, and the answers are usually vague.—
Allen Buchanan,
Oc Register,
31 Jan. 2026
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Sheinbaum has been incredibly vague about where her country stood, and this week has given roundabout and ambiguous answers to inquiries about the shipments, and dodged reporters questions in her morning press briefings.—
Michelle L. Price,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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San Jose sent 2026 and '27 second-round draft picks and minor league defenseman Cole Clayton to Vancouver for the 30-year-old pending free agent.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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Legal appeals from Venezuela and other bidders remain pending, but the deal is still expected to close by the end of this year, according to energy analysts.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Even during moderate storms, auroras can appear as faint, gray or milky arcs to the naked eye, while appearing vivid in photographs.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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This allows exposures stretching up to 30 minutes, soaking up huge amounts of light to reveal incredibly faint objects in sharp detail.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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San José Mayor Matt Mahan’s entry into the race on Thursday — relatively late to mount a gubernatorial campaign — exemplifies the unsettled nature of the race.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Space weather experts at NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center and the UK Met Office say geomagnetic activity may fluctuate between unsettled levels and a minor G1 storm.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
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Maybe weekly status updates are inconsistent, decisions get delayed because of unclear responsibilities or communication across departments stalls because of missing context.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Experts told Fox News Digital that while many details remain unclear, the scope of the apparent purge points to mounting instability under Chinese President Xi Jinping, with potential implications for regional security and rising tensions around Taiwan.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Recent history suggests that bipartisan support at the outset does not guarantee a lasting deal, particularly when unresolved policy disputes remain.—
Ana Ceballos,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, Pisces season brings awareness to your seventh house, pulling partners, exes and unresolved dynamics into focus.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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Also undecided so far is a second major case in which the court sped up its pace over redistricting in Louisiana and the future of a key provision of the Voting Rights Act.—
Mark Sherman,
Fortune,
28 Jan. 2026
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In contrast, results for robotaxis were mixed, with slightly more support (37%) expressed overall than opposition (35%), while a large group (28%) described themselves as ‘undecided’.—
Laurie Winkless,
Forbes.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Undetermined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undetermined. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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