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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
But 40% of the victims are still unidentified today.
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September 11, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The ministry added that Polish forces had also notified Belarusian forces of incoming unidentified aircraft from Ukrainian territory.
—Will Gretsky, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Poland's military reported shooting down multiple unidentified aerial vehicles (UAVs) early on September 10, following what officials described as a violation of national airspace.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The initial investigation found the victim was involved in an argument and physical fight with a witness when an unidentified person shot him.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 2025
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September 11, NPR, 11 Sep. 2025
The ministry added that Polish forces had also notified Belarusian forces of incoming unidentified aircraft from Ukrainian territory.
—Will Gretsky, ABC News, 10 Sep. 2025
Poland's military reported shooting down multiple unidentified aerial vehicles (UAVs) early on September 10, following what officials described as a violation of national airspace.
—Amanda Castro
shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
The initial investigation found the victim was involved in an argument and physical fight with a witness when an unidentified person shot him.
—Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Sep. 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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Two unnamed defendants remained at large.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
16 Sep. 2025
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The missing man — who is unnamed but was previously identified by police as Cameron Little, according to reports — didn’t require medical attention after he was found following a multi-day search.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Anyone with information is asked to contact the Milwaukee Police at 414-935-7360 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at (414) 224-TIPS or by using the P3 Tips online service.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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An anonymous letter was mailed to local police and federal agencies, accusing individuals of gambling and triggering an investigation.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Unidentified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unidentified. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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