unexplained
adjective
un·ex·plained
ˌən-ik-ˈsplānd 
: not explained or accounted for
an unexplained error
an unexplained delay
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The symptoms include diarrhea, vomiting and unexplained bleeding.
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Spread to Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, and Uganda plus clusters of unexplained deaths suggest a far larger outbreak than reported and raise fresh alarms over funding, supplies and regional preparedness.
—Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The cross-border transmission, unexplained clusters of deaths and major uncertainty about the scale of the outbreak caused the WHO to designate the outbreak as the highest level of international concern.
—Jessica Nix, Fortune, 17 May 2026
Louis diagnoses hematidrosis, a harmless condition caused by stress, but as cases of unexplained violence skyrocket in the area — all accompanied by spots, rashes and other unsightly skin conditions — Margot starts to recognize a pattern.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2026
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Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 18 May 2026
Spread to Congo’s capital, Kinshasa, and Uganda plus clusters of unexplained deaths suggest a far larger outbreak than reported and raise fresh alarms over funding, supplies and regional preparedness.
—Chinedu Asadu, Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
The cross-border transmission, unexplained clusters of deaths and major uncertainty about the scale of the outbreak caused the WHO to designate the outbreak as the highest level of international concern.
—Jessica Nix, Fortune, 17 May 2026
Louis diagnoses hematidrosis, a harmless condition caused by stress, but as cases of unexplained violence skyrocket in the area — all accompanied by spots, rashes and other unsightly skin conditions — Margot starts to recognize a pattern.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 15 May 2026
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“Unexplained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexplained. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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