as in alone
not under someone's care or watch
Do not leave your child unattended. Many forest fires are caused by campfires left unattended.
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Recent Examples of unattended
At some point the child, as a toddler, picks up an unattended lightsaber, pushes the button and is killed instantly.
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 June 2025
Officials reminded the public of the dangers of keeping an animal inside an unattended vehicle, especially on a summer day.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 1 July 2025
At some point the child, as a toddler, picks up an unattended lightsaber, pushes the button, and is killed instantly.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 June 2025
Although securing the browser can be challenging, the high risk of experiencing a cybersecurity incident requires that no security gaps are left unattended.
—Andrius Buinovskis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Zack Sharf, Variety, 27 June 2025
Officials reminded the public of the dangers of keeping an animal inside an unattended vehicle, especially on a summer day.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 1 July 2025
At some point the child, as a toddler, picks up an unattended lightsaber, pushes the button, and is killed instantly.
—Glenn Garner, Deadline, 28 June 2025
Although securing the browser can be challenging, the high risk of experiencing a cybersecurity incident requires that no security gaps are left unattended.
—Andrius Buinovskis, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unattended
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Responding to area growth Baylor Scott & White is not alone in its need to expand its Round Rock Hospital.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Protect your little ones and furry friends: Never leave young children and pets alone in vehicles, especially during hot weather when car interiors can become dangerously hot in a matter of minutes.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 July 2025
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This includes allowing unaccompanied minors to access healthcare, addressing racial inequities in housing, and, most urgently, ending the criminalization of homelessness.—
Ethan Hylton,
IndyStar,
30 July 2025
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Funding cuts to legal aid programs have left many unaccompanied minors without legal representation in Arizona immigration courts.—
Nicol Leon,
AZCentral.com,
27 July 2025
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“Unattended.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unattended. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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