as in one
known but not named
some unspecified person is expected to replace him temporarily as director of operations until a permanent director can be found
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Recent Examples of unspecified
An occupant of the home was taken to an area hospital for unspecified injuries, according to fire officials.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
The new structure also helps keep sibling apps like CapCut, Lemon8 and other unspecified services and websites operational in America, the statement said.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Wilson will continue in the dual roles until Thurman’s return at an unspecified date after six to 10 weeks of recovery, said Daryn Drum, school board president.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The outlet also paid an unspecified sum for infringing on Meghan’s copyright by publishing parts of the letter.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Jan. 2026
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 23 Jan. 2026
The new structure also helps keep sibling apps like CapCut, Lemon8 and other unspecified services and websites operational in America, the statement said.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Wilson will continue in the dual roles until Thurman’s return at an unspecified date after six to 10 weeks of recovery, said Daryn Drum, school board president.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
The outlet also paid an unspecified sum for infringing on Meghan’s copyright by publishing parts of the letter.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unspecified
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
Adjective
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The victims were the suspect's former partner, two of her relatives and her new partner, Sydney's The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported, citing unnamed police sources.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Jan. 2026
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In the end, the home team sent away all the Lakers’ fans to chew on a sixth loss in nine games – and the latest report, fueled of course by unnamed sources, about the messy inner workings of the Buss family that for so long owned and operated the franchise.—
Mirjam Swanson,
Oc Register,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The bill includes incentives for schools to lower the cost of a degree and to ensure that graduates meet certain average income thresholds, a nudge to help students attain degrees in fields that offer enhanced opportunities.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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The Los Angeles County Republican Party, however, cautioned against a rush to judgment in what is certain to be another highly volatile case.—
Madeline Armstrong,
Daily News,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The as-yet-unidentified man then slapped the victim across the face, and \removed the dog’s muzzle, ordering the dog to attack the victim, police said.—
Roni Jacobson,
New York Daily News,
26 Jan. 2026
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The unidentified man who punched Frost was arrested.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
25 Jan. 2026
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“Unspecified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspecified. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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