as in unexplored
not having been found or noticed; not discovered
undiscovered territory The team of scientists searched the jungle for previously undiscovered species of insects.
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Recent Examples of undiscovered
There is an entire day of possibility yet undiscovered.
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
The findings offer a glimpse of just how much life remains undiscovered beneath the surface of the world’s oceans.
—Ryan Brennan
march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Untouched and undiscovered Tulum is not, but its magnetism is still manifest in its profound natural beauty, immense history, and pristine beaches with some of the whitest sand in the world.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
What Comes Next The research team plans to map geographic hotspots for undiscovered species and examine who is making these discoveries — questions that could help direct future conservation and research efforts to where they are needed most.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
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James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
The findings offer a glimpse of just how much life remains undiscovered beneath the surface of the world’s oceans.
—Ryan Brennan
march 11, Kansas City Star, 11 Mar. 2026
Untouched and undiscovered Tulum is not, but its magnetism is still manifest in its profound natural beauty, immense history, and pristine beaches with some of the whitest sand in the world.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 10 Mar. 2026
What Comes Next The research team plans to map geographic hotspots for undiscovered species and examine who is making these discoveries — questions that could help direct future conservation and research efforts to where they are needed most.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undiscovered
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With thousands of miles of caves still largely unexplored, the findings suggest the real count of undiscovered species could be far higher — if the habitats survive long enough for scientists to find them.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
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Researchers have discovered multiple rare and new species in previously unexplored caves in Cambodia, including a flying snake and a florescent-turquoise pit viper.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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As of Saturday, police said the motive and the suspect's relationship to the victim were unknown.—
Andrew Adeolu,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Set the scene Compared to Vietnam’s big-hitting destinations—Hôi An, Hạ Long Bay—Phú Yên, on the south central coast, is virtually unknown, which is a wonderful thing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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