as in deserted
of a place
not lived in by people
a small uninhabited island
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Recent Examples of uninhabited
Today it’s called the Golden Ring and promises a four-star experience with views of uninhabited skyscrapers.
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Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Marooned on their own de facto uninhabited island.
—Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
One was intercepted, and the other fell into an uninhabited area, a ministry spokesperson said.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
This small island group consists of Ano Koufonisi and the uninhabited Kato Koufonisi.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
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Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Marooned on their own de facto uninhabited island.
—Malina Saval, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2026
One was intercepted, and the other fell into an uninhabited area, a ministry spokesperson said.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
This small island group consists of Ano Koufonisi and the uninhabited Kato Koufonisi.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 23 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninhabited
Adjective
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The boy runs toward the water as the pair explore and play throughout the deserted park, splashing in pools and moving through different areas of the facility.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
15 Apr. 2026
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The boy runs toward the water as the pair explore and play throughout the deserted park, including splashing in pools and moving through different areas of the facility.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The unoccupied Jeep continued to roll down the road, striking three parked cars before crashing into a tree, police said.—
Frederick Sutton Sinclair,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Over time, the unoccupied and unkempt property — from deteriorating exteriors to overgrown yards — can create issues within the existing community.—
Stacy Lambe,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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It cannot be maintained in such barren ground.—
David B Mcgarry,
Oc Register,
9 Apr. 2026
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Haggerty noted what the Artemis crew saw on the moon’s surface, including steep canyon walls and barren wasteland.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Tatis followed with an RBI hit-and-run dribbler through a vacated second-base spot for a 2-0 lead.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Tatis followed with an RBI hit-and-run dribbler through a vacated second-base spot for a 2-0 lead.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Dogs can’t be left unattended in the room or anywhere on the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Apr. 2026
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How to clean a humidifier using hydrogen peroxide When left unattended for too long, the water reserve of humidifiers is essentially stagnant water, which is essentially a party for breeding bacteria, mold, and biofilms.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Rose Ellis led a successful signature campaign but got a fairly hollow victory.—
John Ramos,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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Yet all such arguments ring hollow today.—
Sheldon H. Jacobson,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The city has been overwhelmed in recent years by an influx of abandoned and stray dogs and puppies.—
Alyce McFadden,
San Francisco Chronicle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Antonia Noori Farzan The Providence Police Department is urging drivers to stay off the road, saying that stuck and abandoned cars are causing problems and preventing the city from getting back to normal.—
Eryn Dion,
The Providence Journal,
24 Feb. 2026
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Five-star hotels in the Pakistani capital have been empty, awaiting diplomatic delegations for a next round of negotiations this week between Iran and the US.—
Nic Robertson,
CNN Money,
21 Apr. 2026
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Police officers advised a dispatcher that the suspect vehicle was empty and no children were located inside.—
Bill Hutchinson,
ABC News,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Uninhabited.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uninhabited. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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