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not completed
They sell unfinished furniture at the flea market.
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Recent Examples of unfinished
Independent investigations estimate that at least $40 billion to $45 billion was spent on unfinished state construction projects during the Chávez and Maduro years, though broader estimates of corruption and mismanagement are significantly higher.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The résumé sits unfinished in a Google Doc.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The unfinished pyramid on the Great Seal reminds us that the American project is never complete.
—Patrick Mendis, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Leaders must respond with questions, reward learning and allow people to share unfinished thoughts.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
The résumé sits unfinished in a Google Doc.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 14 May 2026
The unfinished pyramid on the Great Seal reminds us that the American project is never complete.
—Patrick Mendis, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
Leaders must respond with questions, reward learning and allow people to share unfinished thoughts.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfinished
Adjective
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Designed by Chilean architect Felipe Assadi, the 14 villas and main lodge, constructed from native lenga wood, are indistinguishable from the treeline at a distance, a design feature that reflects the immersive ethos at the heart of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Before pushing off from the beach, guides explain the deep spiritual connection the kamaʻāina (native born) have with the ocean and its inhabitants.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 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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Jorrel Hato and fellow 20-year-old Josh Acheampong are talented-but-raw youngsters.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Unfinished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfinished. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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