1
as in one
known but not named
used some unnamed procedure for testing the accuracy of the device
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2
as in unidentified
not named or identified by a name
the newspaper article quoted several unnamed sources
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Recent Examples of unnamed
Indeed, Abu Dhabi state oil giant reportedly closed its massive Ruwais refinery in response to a fire at a facility within the complex, according to multiple media reports, citing unnamed sources.
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Sam Meredith,emma Graham, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Human Rights Watch quoted one unnamed resident recalling how the explosion ripped both feet off a baby.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
The disclosure also said two unnamed DOGE employees were referred to a federal watchdog for potentially violating the Hatch Act, which bars government employees from using their job for political activity.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Handler didn't mention the unnamed man in her photos in her caption.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Sam Meredith,emma Graham, CNBC, 12 Mar. 2026
Human Rights Watch quoted one unnamed resident recalling how the explosion ripped both feet off a baby.
—Arkansas Online, 11 Mar. 2026
The disclosure also said two unnamed DOGE employees were referred to a federal watchdog for potentially violating the Hatch Act, which bars government employees from using their job for political activity.
—Shannon Bond, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Handler didn't mention the unnamed man in her photos in her caption.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unnamed
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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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Do a quick fridge cleanout, tossing anything that’s past its prime or unidentified, then take out the trash right away.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Mar. 2026
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Six Iranian football players and a team official with two unidentified Australian officials (2nd and 3rd from right) in Sydney.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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The series of threats started Friday when an anonymous caller made a bomb threat.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
16 Mar. 2026
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In late February, the Pentagon and xAI reached a deal that would pave the way for xAI’s systems to be used on classified networks, according to Axios, citing an anonymous Defense Department official.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Unnamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unnamed. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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