unsealed

adjective

un·​sealed ˌən-ˈsēld How to pronounce unsealed (audio)
: not sealed

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The unsealed documents show examples of patient complaints against Planned Parenthood, educational materials patients must view before abortions and blank copies of the informed consent forms that state law requires patients to sign before terminating a pregnancy. Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2025 Kim and Messenger, both of New York, were each charged with bribery and conspiracy to commit bribery, according to the case’s unsealed indictment. Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 19 May 2025 He was charged with attempting to destroy, by means of fire or explosive, the U.S. Embassy, according to an unsealed criminal complaint filed in the Eastern District of New York. Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 25 May 2025 In an unsealed indictment, authorities claim Moore and at least one unnamed person had planned to kidnap Sherman to obstruct upcoming proceedings in her divorce case. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 5 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for unsealed

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unsealed was in the 14th century

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“Unsealed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsealed. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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