untended

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Recent Examples of untended Uncovering a Forgotten History The discovery was initiated by a 1930s agricultural report referencing untended land filled with graves and trees—an area unsuitable for cultivation. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024 Back in the East, peach trees suddenly left untended sometimes became too overgrown to bear much fruit. Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 25 Oct. 2024 Someone was behind the bar at the beer garden Monday, but on Wednesday afternoon, the beer garden was untended and deserted, Journal Sentinel reporters observed. Sarah Volpenhein, Journal Sentinel, 18 July 2024 Family claims infection developed from untended surgical wound The claims at the center of the deal relate to Johnson’s stay at the Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, which Newsweek in September named one of Texas’ best physical rehabilitation hospitals that year. Bayliss Wagner, Austin American-Statesman, 29 June 2024 See All Example Sentences for untended
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untended
Adjective
  • That means making sure campfires are out and cool to the touch before leaving them unattended or checking fire restrictions before visiting an outdoor area.
    Laura Gersony, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • While there is no official numbers on the amount of unattended home deaths, stories of unreported deaths in the home are common.
    Alice Gibbs, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Same premise as the exterior, but even more important: Don’t buy a car with a neglected interior.
    Jimmy Camp, Oc Register, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Close the Loop Following through on commitments is the simplest and yet shockingly most neglected way to earn long-term trust.
    Serenity Gibbons, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
Adjective
  • Days are spent fishing, snorkeling, and picnicking on deserted Indian Ocean islands, while nights are spent sleeping under the stars.
    Ian Proctor, Travel + Leisure, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Co-starring Rachel McAdams, the tonal mashup chronicles two incompatible work colleagues who crash land on a deserted island and have to find a way to work together for the sake of survival.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Untended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untended. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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