as in unreasonable
having no basis in reason or fact
an unsupported claim that the structure was built by Vikings
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Recent Examples of unsupported
The 4th-generation (A14) and 5th-generation (M1) iPad Air are supported, not unsupported.
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Tom Warren,
The Verge,
8 June 2026
In a world teeming with unsupported performance claims, Renwick’s draw comes from a different place — clothes that are wearable, look graceful, and don’t require a tee time to make sense.
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Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Chicago cannot compete for families, businesses, investment and long-term growth if parents lose confidence in their neighborhood schools or educators feel unsupported in their classrooms.
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Susana A. Mendoza,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Prosecutors argue the order is needed to protect the jury pool, while defense attorneys contend the request is unsupported and unnecessary.
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Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsupported
Tom Warren,
The Verge,
8 June 2026
In a world teeming with unsupported performance claims, Renwick’s draw comes from a different place — clothes that are wearable, look graceful, and don’t require a tee time to make sense.
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
Chicago cannot compete for families, businesses, investment and long-term growth if parents lose confidence in their neighborhood schools or educators feel unsupported in their classrooms.
—
Susana A. Mendoza,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
Prosecutors argue the order is needed to protect the jury pool, while defense attorneys contend the request is unsupported and unnecessary.
—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unsupported
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsupported
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According to the Aspen Institute, Norwegian leagues don’t keep score or track standings until the kids are 11 years old, which goes a long way toward eliminating many of the unreasonable pressures that developing athletes often experience in more hyper-competitive environments.
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Luca thinks Marcus is being unreasonable by adding a new ingredient to their dessert at the last minute and by asking Chester to run an errand in awful conditions.
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Conjecture over that evidence fueled unsubstantiated conspiracy theories that there might have been a second shooter, or that his death was staged.
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Conjecture over the evidence in Kirk’s killing has fueled unsubstantiated conspiracy theories that there might have been a second shooter, or that his death was staged.
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The lawsuit, filed Thursday in federal court in Northern California, claims the tech giant’s private arbitration order barring her from speaking about the company or promoting her bestselling book is invalid.
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Rather than defend the statute, Attorney General Kris Kobach filed a joint motion siding with the DOJ in its interpretation that the law is invalid.
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“Unsupported.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsupported. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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