as in absolute
not questioned or doubted; not challenged
She is the unchallenged authority in the field.
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Recent Examples of unchallenged
The shooter spent much of that time unchallenged in the two connected classrooms, amid dead, dying and traumatized children and adults.
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Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
In September, former mayoral candidate Tom Dingwall wrote on his Facebook that, in August, Traill left him a voicemail, telling him not to run for mayor so a friend of hers could run unchallenged.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Mike Kaye is slightly ahead of him, at 4-8, with Scott Fowler enjoying a pretty much unchallenged lead at 8-4.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
Without it, many go unchallenged and disengage.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
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Shimon Prokupecz, CNN Money, 6 Jan. 2026
In September, former mayoral candidate Tom Dingwall wrote on his Facebook that, in August, Traill left him a voicemail, telling him not to run for mayor so a friend of hers could run unchallenged.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 6 Dec. 2025
Mike Kaye is slightly ahead of him, at 4-8, with Scott Fowler enjoying a pretty much unchallenged lead at 8-4.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Nov. 2025
Without it, many go unchallenged and disengage.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchallenged
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Unless there is more to the Leonard story indicating an impending punishment from the NBA, this is an absolute disservice to Clippers fans this year and in immediate years to come.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2026
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Crispy, perfectly roasted potatoes are an absolute dream.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In recentelectioncycles, between 30% and 50% of lower-chamber state legislative seats nationwide went uncontested by one of the two major parties.—
Charlie Hunt,
Washington Post,
9 Feb. 2026
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New Mexico also went 11-for-24 from 3-point range, including hitting an uncontested 3-pointer at the buzzer with the Broncos leading by four points before the score.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Feb. 2026
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Between 1995 and 2010, CCM and its presidential candidates could win determinative vote shares while minimizing costly repression and fraud.—
Yonatan Morse,
The Conversation,
19 Dec. 2025
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But, ultimately, the president would not play a determinative role in interest rate decisions.—
Sarah Fortinsky,
The Hill,
14 Dec. 2025
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Lim would know firsthand, of course, given Phlur’s undisputed popularity; the brand who, arguably, put the body mist back on the map with its enchanting scents at accessible price points.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2026
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Anthony, 57, remains one of the undisputed giants of the genre.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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Look for determinate tomato varieties, which are less sprawling and more suitable for containers than indeterminate varieties.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
1 Feb. 2026
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Prosecutors said McBride received a determinate sentence of 20 years and four months in prison, to be followed by an indeterminate sentence of 75 years to life in prison.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Behnam Ben Taleblu, a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, told Fox News Digital that Khamenei remains the decisive figure in Iran’s system even as the regime faces pressure at home and abroad.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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Iran’s military has warned that any attack would be met with an immediate and decisive response, including strikes on US forces and assets in the region.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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Investigators had sent a search warrant to Google for the Nest cameras at the Guthrie residence last week, the source added.—
Hadas Gold,
CNN Money,
11 Feb. 2026
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Kuhl said last year that jurors should have the chance to consider whether design features implemented by the companies, like endlessly scrolling feeds, have contributed to mental health harms, rather than content alone.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
11 Feb. 2026
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McDonald said a clear motive was not identified, nor was a specific target.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Feb. 2026
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Earlier this week, after lawmakers said the names of several high-profile figures had been concealed in the documents without clear legal reasons, the department also moved to un-redact more than a dozen additional names.—
Connor Greene,
Time,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Unchallenged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchallenged. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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