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
Nick Valensi, one of the original guitarists in the Strokes, is dropping out of an unspecified portion of the band’s upcoming performances.
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Walden Green, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026
The lawsuit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages against Otaola, Velazquez, Santana, and OTACA Media Productions.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Carranza and Martinez want to build a new, unspecified jail facility in MCJ’s place.
—Teagan Davidge, Daily News, 14 May 2026
The rest of the episodes will eventually make their way to HBO Max and Hulu on an unspecified date later this year.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
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Walden Green, Pitchfork, 15 May 2026
The lawsuit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages against Otaola, Velazquez, Santana, and OTACA Media Productions.
—Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
Carranza and Martinez want to build a new, unspecified jail facility in MCJ’s place.
—Teagan Davidge, Daily News, 14 May 2026
The rest of the episodes will eventually make their way to HBO Max and Hulu on an unspecified date later this year.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 14 May 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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Corporate policy prohibits employees from merging code without human review, said a third person, who also asked to remain unnamed in order to discuss internal matters.—
Jordan Novet,
CNBC,
22 May 2026
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The lawyer alleged that Andrew entertained the unnamed woman at his home, Royal Lodge, in Windsor, in 2010.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
Adjective
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These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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Although Republicans who dominate the state Legislature are aligned on the broad contours of the new map, the House and Senate have competing visions for how to divvy up certain localities, including which parishes will be kept whole and which will be sliced up.—
David A. Lieb,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Modena Mayor Massimo Mezzetti told reporters that the unidentified 31-year-old man allegedly drove onto the sidewalk and struck several people before crashing into a shop window.—
Claire Bower,
ABC News,
16 May 2026
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Still, another unidentified DNA sample recovered from Hughes’ clothing remained unsolved.—
Christina Coulter,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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“Unspecified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspecified. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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