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as in unnamed
not named or identified by a name
some unidentified person helped them and then left quietly
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Recent Examples of unidentified
The Ford’s driver, Kasi Smothers, 36, of Green Forest, and an unidentified minor, who was a passenger in the Honda and also from Green Forest, were injured in the collision and taken to North Arkansas Regional Medical Center in Harrison for treatment, the report states.
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2025
Late last year, law enforcement ran the prints of an unidentified female patient who had been involved in a police incident.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
The 57-page lawsuit alleges that Ibrahim was lured to the gym under the pretense of a challenge and then attacked by Watson, a co-owner of the gym and two unidentified men.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
In June, the administration of U.S. President Trump slapped several unidentified officials from Central America with visa restrictions.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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Nwa Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 16 June 2025
Late last year, law enforcement ran the prints of an unidentified female patient who had been involved in a police incident.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 15 June 2025
The 57-page lawsuit alleges that Ibrahim was lured to the gym under the pretense of a challenge and then attacked by Watson, a co-owner of the gym and two unidentified men.
—Theo Karantsalis, Miami Herald, 13 June 2025
In June, the administration of U.S. President Trump slapped several unidentified officials from Central America with visa restrictions.
—Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unidentified
Adjective
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
3 Aug. 2019
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.—
Johannes Himmelreich,
BostonGlobe.com,
30 Mar. 2018
Adjective
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Politics and presidents go unnamed, but the show is brilliantly wrapped in red, white, blue and a whole lot of symbolism.—
Megan Thomas,
CNN Money,
27 June 2025
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Bill Dwyer and a group of other unnamed hikers found Sands in a flat area of Mount Baldy known as Goode Canyon.—
Nicole Briese,
People.com,
27 June 2025
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Tipsters can remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
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For example, a spokesperson for SF Pride said that two tech companies have recently donated to the organization but want to remain anonymous.—
Jonathan Vanian,
CNBC,
24 June 2025
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“Unidentified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unidentified. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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