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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
Brinkema said at one point during the proceedings that just this week an unidentified individual had send an application for money from the fund directly to the court.
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Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 June 2026
The unidentified victim, who is believed to be between 17 and 25, was in Little Bay Park in Bay Terrace, when a fight broke out involving a group of teens.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Early in the investigation, officials created a sketch of the unidentified woman with hopes of identifying her, to no avail, according to Evens.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Levine’s defense Levine shared a letter with The Star from an unidentified person purporting to take responsibility for sending the messages.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 12 June 2026
The unidentified victim, who is believed to be between 17 and 25, was in Little Bay Park in Bay Terrace, when a fight broke out involving a group of teens.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026
Early in the investigation, officials created a sketch of the unidentified woman with hopes of identifying her, to no avail, according to Evens.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 12 June 2026
Levine’s defense Levine shared a letter with The Star from an unidentified person purporting to take responsibility for sending the messages.
—Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026
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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
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Reuters, citing unnamed sources from Iran, the West and mediators, reported the deal would not involve an immediate commitment from Iran to end its nuclear program, with discussions about the program being delayed for 60 days.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The as-yet-unnamed child will be the first born to a sitting vice president in modern American history.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
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In the weeks following the discovery of the remains, authorities received an anonymous confession.—
Sarah Dahlberg,
NBC news,
15 June 2026
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Another anonymous source told CBS News the fund is expected to focus on the building’s physical repair and maintenance.—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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“Unidentified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unidentified. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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