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
The plaintiffs, who are unnamed in the lawsuit, include two school bus drivers and three commercial drivers.
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CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The developer is negotiating with three unnamed major grocers not currently in the area for a spot in the 44-acre development, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
This evidence places her in the crosshairs of a powerful network, including corrupt banker Freya Myers (Michaela Watkins), an unnamed assassin played by Stephen Moyer, and a shady businessman who happens to be her old man.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
The clinic’s lawyer told Circuit Court Judge Margaret Schreiber on Tuesday that the lab conducting the genetic testing on the unnamed couple should have the results by the first week in March.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 26 Feb. 2026
The developer is negotiating with three unnamed major grocers not currently in the area for a spot in the 44-acre development, The Charlotte Observer previously reported.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026
This evidence places her in the crosshairs of a powerful network, including corrupt banker Freya Myers (Michaela Watkins), an unnamed assassin played by Stephen Moyer, and a shady businessman who happens to be her old man.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 25 Feb. 2026
The clinic’s lawyer told Circuit Court Judge Margaret Schreiber on Tuesday that the lab conducting the genetic testing on the unnamed couple should have the results by the first week in March.
—Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unnamed
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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The sheriff's office said the officer was struck from behind by an unidentified vehicle, causing him to be thrown from his motorcycle.—
Briauna Brown,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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The victim, who remains unidentified, died at the scene.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Hays County Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous tips at 800-324-TIPS (8477).—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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Anyone with information has been asked to contact detectives at 203-946-6304 or the department’s anonymous tip line at 866- 888-TIPS (8477).—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Mar. 2026
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“Unnamed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unnamed. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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