unfilled

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Recent Examples of unfilled Sullivan University will eliminate 21 positions from its main campus in Louisville, including seven positions currently unfilled. Stephanie Kuzydym, Louisville Courier Journal, 22 July 2025 And Patrick Cullen, president of the State Supreme Court Officers Association, said the attack happened within days of the union noting a dearth of applicants to work as court officers, with 35% of the positions unfilled. Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 16 June 2025 While districts reported fewer shortages during the 2024-25 academic year, 2,796 positions still either went unfilled or were covered by other mechanisms, such as long-term substitute teachers, according to the latest data from the education department. Jessica Seaman, Denver Post, 3 July 2025 In Wisconsin, where many such jobs regularly go unfilled, proponents say the grants could set low-income residents on a path to better jobs, while also aiding the employers and the communities that rely on those workers. Natalie Yahr, jsonline.com, 19 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfilled
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfilled
Adjective
  • The rookie fifth-round pick got the start with Joe Flacco, Kenny Pickett, and Dillon Gabriel all out of the lineup, leaving Sanders and Tyler Huntley as the only two available QBs.
    Michael Gallagher, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025
  • An archive of the most recent 30 editions of the Indianapolis Star is available to subscribers at IndyStar.com/enewspaper.
    Eric Larsen, IndyStar, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Shots were fired into occupied residences, some with juveniles inside, damaging five homes and four unoccupied vehicles.
    PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The once-thriving Roman city of Pompeii resembles an eerie time capsule, seemingly unoccupied since a catastrophic volcanic eruption in AD 79, with the remains of its inhabitants forever frozen under a blanket of ash.
    Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Compared to an unfurnished rental, our homes eliminate upfront costs for furniture, utilities, and setup, saving renters thousands of dollars.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The apartment is being sold unfurnished, though both platform beds, which were custom-built for the space, are included in the sale.
    Michael Kaminer, New York Times, 14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • At Dock’s Oyster House in Atlantic City, New Jersey, the Pommes Soufflé is an elevated version of a french fry, that is crispy on the outside and completely hollow on the inside.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • For the lighter portions to have as little weight as possible, even the carbon-fiber frames had to be hollow.
    Elise Cutts, Wired News, 10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Child and pet welfare: Never forget to safeguard young children and pets by not leaving them unattended in vehicles, especially during scorching weather when car interiors can become life-threateningly hot.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 5 Aug. 2025
  • Do not leave young children and pets in unattended vehicles.
    Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Taking aim at China, Canada, Mexico and even uninhabited islands home to only penguins and seals, Trump initiated a broader trade war that rattled companies and consumers around the world.
    Karoline Leonard, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • This serene beach on the uninhabited island of Culebrita exceeds expectations with its remote location and rugged landscape.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 27 July 2025

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“Unfilled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfilled. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.

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