as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
an unwritten contract may not be enforceable
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Recent Examples of unwritten
This new format will force both sides to constantly adapt their strategies: veterans can’t simply coast on reputation and past alliances, while newcomers must quickly learn the unwritten rules of Challenge politics.
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 30 July 2025
Here’s my question: Is there an unwritten rule for living grandmothers who have a great relationship with their grandchildren and their grandfathers’ girlfriends who want to share that very special title.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
Here’s my question: Is there an unwritten rule for living grandmothers who have a great relationship with their grandchildren and their grandfathers’ girlfriends who want to share that very special title?
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 27 July 2025
That the violence happens only to her property is part of the unwritten point of this strange book.
—Emily Van Duyne
july 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
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Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 30 July 2025
Here’s my question: Is there an unwritten rule for living grandmothers who have a great relationship with their grandchildren and their grandfathers’ girlfriends who want to share that very special title.
—R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 27 July 2025
Here’s my question: Is there an unwritten rule for living grandmothers who have a great relationship with their grandchildren and their grandfathers’ girlfriends who want to share that very special title?
—R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 27 July 2025
That the violence happens only to her property is part of the unwritten point of this strange book.
—Emily Van Duyne
july 24, Literary Hub, 24 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwritten
Adjective
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Others are simply unfounded – the oral doses are meant to sterilize their kids.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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In recent times, however, the practice has been increasingly tied to serious oral health problems, including cancer.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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According to filings by the Middlesex County Prosecutors’ office, Limani’s dashboard camera recorded his verbal challenge to race the other driver, Jeter Ogando, 23.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 Aug. 2025
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After a verbal altercation between Britton and a 65-year-old man escalated, Worthy said the suspect fired a gun several times.—
Andrea May Sahouri,
Freep.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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His spoken word pieces were wise and his speech intentional.—
Sheletta Brundidge,
Twin Cities,
25 July 2025
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He was also nominated for a Grammy in 2023 for best spoken word poetry album.—
Elizabeth Wagmeister,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
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“Unwritten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwritten. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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