1
: not subjected to tapping
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or utilized
as yet untapped markets
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Michael Edmondson,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
Maybe there’s even some untapped potential that the Ducks couldn’t extract in the disastrous Greg Cronin era or through last season’s missteps.
—
Shayna Goldman,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
That means your untapped balance of the loan grows to keep up with inflation.
—
Terry Savage,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
An ode to the original artists who inhabited the rooftop lofts, this offering is an innovative treatment that blends traditional Chinese medicine and contemporary practices to offer clarity and untapped access to our artistic channels.
—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 June 2026
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“Untapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untapped. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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untapped
adjective
un·tapped
ˌən-ˈtapt 
1
: not tapped
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or used
as yet untapped markets
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