UNFILLED Synonyms: 41 Similar and Opposite Words

unfilled

adjective

Definition of unfilled

as in available

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Recent Examples of unfilled The other is unfilled and potentially could go to Keshad Johnson, Trevor Keels, Young or one of the Heat’s rookies, such as White. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 July 2026 Understand What The Skills Gap Actually Rewards Of the owners who couldn’t fill their openings, 27% said skilled roles went unfilled, and 12% said the same for unskilled roles. — Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 12 July 2026 By 2030, about 74% of the semiconductor industry’s unfilled roles will be in manufacturing and 60% in engineering, the study found. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 8 July 2026 Maddock said the state should see a $2 million increase to the school aid budget and cuts to what Republicans call phantom jobs or phantom employees, positions that are budgeted for but have remained unfilled. — Elle Meyers, CBS News, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfilled

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Adjective

That’s attributed largely to Miami’s position as the largest short-term rental market among World Cup hosts, with 42,700 available listings in June.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
The first 100 guests will receive a free two-piece chicken-leg and thigh meal — no purchase necessary, only available inside the restaurant.

— Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026

Definition of available

Adjective

The brick building was unoccupied at the time, officials said.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026
On June 20, an unoccupied Zoox robotaxi encountered heavy smoke that obscured an active emergency fire scene that was not cordoned off with cones, the company wrote in its report.

— Annie Palmer, CNBC, 17 July 2026

Definition of unoccupied

Adjective

The room itself, shown unfurnished, has space for a double bed and storage, as well as enough headroom to stand upright comfortably, which is always a nice bonus in a tiny house.

— Adam Williams May 29, New Atlas, 29 May 2026
The unfurnished apartment building is tailored toward graduate students and, during the current school year, cost either $545 or $720 in monthly rent for a studio and one bedroom respectively, according to Marquette University webpages.

— David Clarey, jsonline.com, 26 Mar. 2025

Definition of unfurnished

Adjective

In 1990, Flynn and 17-year-old Patrick Randall entered the Smarts' Derry condominium, forced Gregory Smart to his knees and shot him once in the head with a hollow-point bullet.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
Squeeze out any residual water in hollow bath toys before loading them into the dishwasher and position them with the openings facing downward.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 July 2026

Definition of hollow

Adjective

The Cabin Creek Fire northeast of Alturas Lake originated from an unattended campfire sometime between July 10-11.

— Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2026
The petition says the property has been in violation of city code for over five years and the owner has received several citations for various issues including roof disrepair, unattended vegetation growth, trash and graffiti.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026

Definition of unattended

Adjective

Hundreds of firefighters in Castellón and the Valencia region remain deployed as fires continue burning in largely uninhabited areas.

— NPR's International Desk, NPR, 29 July 2026
Most spend their lives at sea or hauled out on remote, uninhabited islands far from anyone.

— Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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