unopened
adjective
un·opened
ˌən-ˈō-pənd 
-pᵊmd
: not opened
unopened mail
an unopened window
a letter that was returned unopened
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In October 2023, the first full word from one of the unopened ancient papyri was decoded with the help of computer technology and advanced AI.
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Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Gift your old pots and pans sets to a young family member moving into their first apartment, and drop off that unopened panini press at a donation center.
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Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
If beer remains unopened and refrigerated, some can last about two years past the expiration date.
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Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Any leftover unopened packages can hang in the fridge for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to two months.
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Farideh Sadeghin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
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Lianne Kolirin,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
Gift your old pots and pans sets to a young family member moving into their first apartment, and drop off that unopened panini press at a donation center.
—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
If beer remains unopened and refrigerated, some can last about two years past the expiration date.
—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
Any leftover unopened packages can hang in the fridge for up to two weeks, or in the freezer for up to two months.
—
Farideh Sadeghin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
18 June 2026
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“Unopened.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unopened. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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