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not completed
They sell unfinished furniture at the flea market.
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Recent Examples of unfinished
Reluctantly hired to fill in for her is Cameron (Lewis Pullman), a scruffy drifter newly blown into town with some unfinished family business to attend to.
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 May 2026
Its history is loud, complicated, messy and unfinished.
—Amanda Rosa
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Following a group of friends for nearly fifty years, THE BEND IN THE RIVER explores the inexorable flow of aging and the unfinished project of living.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Preparation keeps a small project from turning into an unfinished chore.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
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Guy Lodge, Variety, 7 May 2026
Its history is loud, complicated, messy and unfinished.
—Amanda Rosa
may 7, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Following a group of friends for nearly fifty years, THE BEND IN THE RIVER explores the inexorable flow of aging and the unfinished project of living.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 6 May 2026
Preparation keeps a small project from turning into an unfinished chore.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfinished
Adjective
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Melons are native to regions of Asia and Africa with a long, hot, and dry growing season similar to Southern California’s.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
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The new sidewalks, circle-motif native landscaping and raised crosswalks stretch from Main Street to Gillham Road.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Adjective
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Elegoo’s slicer shows promise but feels similarly unpolished, reinforcing the impression that the platform is still evolving.—
Michael Lydick,
PC Magazine,
2 May 2026
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The charm of these biographies, however, lies in their authenticity – the small spelling missteps and unpolished phrasing that reflect genuine middle school voices.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The first memorial was at the high school football field, a week after the crash, when the tragedy was still raw, while some survivors remained hospitalized.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Young shoots and leaves can be eaten raw in salads, while older leaves are better cooked to combat the bitter flavor.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
9 May 2026
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“Unfinished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfinished. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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