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
Gateway's fate remains undetermined under NASA's new plan.
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The remaining $75 million — for the Roy Wilkins Auditorium — would come from an as-yet-undetermined source.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
The one thing that is undetermined that could free up even more cap space is the situation surrounding defensive tackle Kenny Clark.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2026
The cause of death was undetermined.
—Andrea Klick, Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Josh Dinner, Space.com, 6 Mar. 2026
The remaining $75 million — for the Roy Wilkins Auditorium — would come from an as-yet-undetermined source.
—Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 3 Mar. 2026
The one thing that is undetermined that could free up even more cap space is the situation surrounding defensive tackle Kenny Clark.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Mar. 2026
The cause of death was undetermined.
—Andrea Klick, Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undetermined
Adjective
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But the notice sent last spring was so vague and confusing that few people used it to object.—
U T Editorial Board,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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At the time, viewers had vague familiarity with these six faces, like Courteney Cox from Family Ties or Lisa Kudrow from Mad About You.—
Angie Martoccio,
Rolling Stone,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Some of those requests remain pending.—
Ashley Luthern,
jsonline.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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Hortiz said last week at the NFL draft combine in Indianapolis that retaining Mack and Oweh, another pending free agent, was a priority for the offseason.—
Elliott Teaford,
Oc Register,
3 Mar. 2026
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Around 5000 light-years away, the faint nebula PMR 1 hides a star whose fate is not yet known.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
9 Mar. 2026
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Then his mouth stretches into a faint smile.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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This stretch of unsettled weather comes as many outdoor activities are taking place across Central Texas, from youth baseball and soccer games to outdoor concerts, fairs, and car shows.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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An unsettled weather pattern, with rounds of rain and fog, is locked in-place across the Mid-Atlantic.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The increase is driven by panic over the unclear plan for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
9 Mar. 2026
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Reports are unclear about who else was in the house at the time this took place.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Hegseth tries so hard—too hard—to project a tough-guy persona, as if a lot of unresolved issues, a lot of brokenness, are playing themselves out in his life.—
Peter Wehner,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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The result is a cycle that satisfies legal definitions of accountability while leaving unresolved questions about whether training, culture and policy are doing enough to change outcomes.—
Stephen Martin,
Oklahoma Watch,
5 Mar. 2026
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Less debatable in the meantime is how Barrera’s firing has had widespread effects on Scream 7 and the future of the franchise.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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Whether the Sox made enough moves to satisfy fans is debatable.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Two new polls underscore how unsettled the crowded California governor’s race remains nearly three months before the June 2 primary, with no candidate breaking out of the teens and a large bloc of undecided voters still in play.—
Ben Paviour,
Sacbee.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Nearly a quarter of California voters were undecided, according to the poll.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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“Undetermined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undetermined. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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