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Recent Examples of unconfirmed
While unconfirmed reports circulated that he may later have been released, those familiar with the situation said his removal from the chain of command was definitive.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
All involved great white sharks except one October 2023 case at Point Reyes National Seashore, where the species was unconfirmed.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The allegations got a new charge late last month when conservative influencer Nick Shirley posted an unconfirmed video claiming that day care centers in Minneapolis run by Somalis had fraudulently collected over $100 million in government aid.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Handler asked in a new interview about unconfirmed reports about who is and isn't a member of the group.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
All involved great white sharks except one October 2023 case at Point Reyes National Seashore, where the species was unconfirmed.
—Ryan MacAsero, Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2026
The allegations got a new charge late last month when conservative influencer Nick Shirley posted an unconfirmed video claiming that day care centers in Minneapolis run by Somalis had fraudulently collected over $100 million in government aid.
—Nicholas Riccardi, Fortune, 8 Jan. 2026
Handler asked in a new interview about unconfirmed reports about who is and isn't a member of the group.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unconfirmed
Adjective
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Even so, Tesla is racing toward a totally unproven concept.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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The medical establishment did and does dismiss these claims as utterly unfounded, unproven, and dangerous.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
28 Jan. 2026
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Gone was a strong cast of older teammates who helped produce 47 wins and two regional titles in his first two varsity seasons, leaving Mordini to lead a team with several largely untested players.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Jan. 2026
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Two years ago the Red Sox rotation was young and untested, with Crawford, Brayan Bello and Tanner Houck leading a group that lacked any semblance of depth.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
24 Jan. 2026
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Investors in a fraudulent clean energy scheme might be one step closer to getting their money back, after the partner of a Chicago area businessman pleaded guilty to federal charges.—
Steffanie Dupree,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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In California alone, nearly a third of all community college applicants in 2024 were identified as fraudulent, according to the California Community Colleges, the state's administrative body for the community college system.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Jan. 2026
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He was found dead lying face up on his hotel bed with no signs of trauma, according to a Monday report from the Orange County Sheriff’s Office in Florida.—
Kenan Draughorne,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2022
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Supporters of recent state AI regulations said the measures will address potential threats to public safety and personal privacy, and to counter any mendacious actions created by AI, while not hindering innovation.—
Hope Moses,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Jan. 2026
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In the dry California hills, an intentional community tries to build a pyre for one of its own, and, in the complex and mendacious aftermath, may end up sort of burning down the nation-state.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
14 Dec. 2025
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“Unconfirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unconfirmed. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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