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
Police officers are in demand, breaking a previous unwritten rule that departments won’t recruit officers from each other.
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
There’s some unwritten deal between two sovereign nations whereby 6,000 Cuban nationals have already been shipped to Mexico?
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Policy makers and industry leaders often operate within a framework of unwritten rules and private communications that never reach the public domain.
—Syed Ahmad, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Romero León is among around 6,000 Cuban nationals deported to Mexico under an informal, unwritten agreement between the two governments.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
There’s some unwritten deal between two sovereign nations whereby 6,000 Cuban nationals have already been shipped to Mexico?
—Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 27 May 2026
Policy makers and industry leaders often operate within a framework of unwritten rules and private communications that never reach the public domain.
—Syed Ahmad, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
Romero León is among around 6,000 Cuban nationals deported to Mexico under an informal, unwritten agreement between the two governments.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwritten
Adjective
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His command over oral storytelling grips all those who join him on his walking tours of Kelly Ingram Park in downtown Birmingham, the historic epicenter of the nation’s Civil Rights Movement.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Allergen immunotherapy as a shot or oral tablet can be given to work with an immune system to prevent flare ups of hay fever, asthma or even eczema.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Rick is tightly scheduled, punctilious to a fault, endowed with verbal wit that gently but firmly shapes and smooths social interactions.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
29 May 2026
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Refusing to follow verbal or printed instructions or cooperate with park personnel or security.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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According to the firm, the dual-domain architecture enables the robot to interpret spoken instructions, understand its environment, generate action plans, and execute physical tasks with coordinated motion.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
3 June 2026
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On June 17, city officials will host the 7th Annual District of Pride Showcase, which will include live music, drag performances and spoken word.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
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“Unwritten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwritten. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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