as in unharmed
not hurt, harmed, or damaged
She escaped from the wreckage unscathed. The administration was left relatively unscathed by the scandal.
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Recent Examples of unscathed
Teachers did not get off unscathed Even with efforts to shield teachers from layoffs, more than 1,900 pink slips were sent to members of the California Teachers Association by March 13, according to the union.
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Edsource, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Trump said the strikes had left oil infrastructure unscathed.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
But economists say that all depends on when the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened and whether oil infrastructure survives unscathed.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
On video, the Access-A-Ride driver is seen stepping out of the bus, seemingly unscathed.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Edsource, Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
Trump said the strikes had left oil infrastructure unscathed.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 15 Mar. 2026
But economists say that all depends on when the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened and whether oil infrastructure survives unscathed.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 13 Mar. 2026
On video, the Access-A-Ride driver is seen stepping out of the bus, seemingly unscathed.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 11 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unscathed
unharmed
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The children sustained minor scratches from the shattered glass, but the driver was unharmed.—
CBS News Atlanta Staff,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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All 27 Turkish crew members of the Altura were unharmed in the attack, which occurred early Thursday and caused damage to the bridge and engine room.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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