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
At an October debate, Bowman tried to portray Pureval as soft on crime and alleged that unspecified initiatives from City Hall had hindered police from doing their jobs.
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Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Another 20,219 job cuts announced during that period were tied to companies citing unspecified technological updates – some of which could be related to AI.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The author said that the US consulate had asked him to bring in his passport so his visa could be cancelled in person, after saying unspecified information had come to light.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
In Western North Carolina, FEMA spent $19 million less than expected on hazard mitigation payouts thanks to unspecified project delays, the agency’s latest budget documents show.
—Amber Gaudet
updated October 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unspecified
Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Another 20,219 job cuts announced during that period were tied to companies citing unspecified technological updates – some of which could be related to AI.
—Matt Egan, CNN Money, 3 Nov. 2025
The author said that the US consulate had asked him to bring in his passport so his visa could be cancelled in person, after saying unspecified information had come to light.
—Paige Bruton, semafor.com, 31 Oct. 2025
In Western North Carolina, FEMA spent $19 million less than expected on hazard mitigation payouts thanks to unspecified project delays, the agency’s latest budget documents show.
—Amber Gaudet
updated October 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 Oct. 2025
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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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Her one ally, the as yet unnamed head of housekeeping, played by Madeleine Stowe, advises Lilly to make things right with Ronnie.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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It was acquired by the unnamed seller earlier in 2023 following Dodd’s death.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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In certain sources, silence speaks loudly.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 Nov. 2025
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However, StyleCaster may receive a commission on orders placed through its retail links, and the retailer may receive certain auditable data for accounting purposes.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
7 Nov. 2025
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The victim, an unidentified 48-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics, the fire department said.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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Firefighters from the Los Angeles County Fire Department assisted in retrieving the remains of an unidentified man from the rocky shoreline below.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Unspecified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspecified. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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