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Recent Examples of unspecialized Studies over the past decade have suggested that treatment via pluripotent stem cells—a type of unspecialized cell that can develop into other types of cells—could lead to a cure, per the Independent’s Vishwam Sankaran. Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 10 Oct. 2024 Upon the completion of basic training, an individual's first assignment will be given about a week later as an unspecialized seaman or fireman. Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 4 Aug. 2023 Stem cells are unspecialized cells that can be manipulated into becoming mature cells with special functions. Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 5 Sep. 2022 Stem cells are basic and unspecialized cells that can develop into more specialized cells, similar to a versatile raw ingredient that appears in many dishes. Michelle Shen, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2022 Therapeutic Cloning Stem cells, which are unspecialized and can renew themselves through cell division, are derived from a cloned embryo. Molly Glick, Discover Magazine, 26 Nov. 2021 Researchers have known for decades that a group of unspecialized stem cells called neoblasts help planaria regenerate. Elizabeth Pennisi, Science | AAAS, 14 June 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unspecialized
Adjective
  • In addition to that, a membership gives you access to Prime Video, with unlimited streaming and original programming.
    Chad Murphy, The Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Please consider supporting local journalism and getting unlimited digital access.
    Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • How Often To Clean Linoleum Floors For general cleaning, Marla Mock, president of Molly Maid, recommends removing dust and debris in high-traffic areas daily using a dry microfiber mop.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Remember to label, date, and mark each soil sample with the general location where it was collected.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Additionally, the university plans to close some of its 140 centers and institutes, aiming to reduce unrestricted funding by at least 20% in the coming years.
    Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
  • But public access to The Cove remains unrestricted, and with few city regulations in place there, rangers have less ability to cite people who don’t stay away from the pinnipeds.
    Ashley Mackin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The company has used the same general-purpose architecture for this purpose.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Homes involve a long tail of chores, and general-purpose robots could indeed provide enormous value.
    Maya Cakmak, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2025

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“Unspecialized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspecialized. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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