1
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
an undetermined form seen only from a distance
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2
as in pending
not yet settled or decided
the fate of the prisoners is still undetermined
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Recent Examples of undetermined
Brittany Schaefer, public information officer for the state Department of Public Health, said since January there have been 389 unintentional and undetermined intent drug overdose deaths.
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Suazo’s body showed no signs of trauma, with her cause of death remaining undetermined pending an investigation by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Her cause and manner of death are still undetermined, police said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 15 July 2025
Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2025
Suazo’s body showed no signs of trauma, with her cause of death remaining undetermined pending an investigation by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
Her cause and manner of death are still undetermined, police said.
—Saleen Martin, USA Today, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undetermined
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Don’t hide behind vague language or blame external factors entirely.—
Cody Slach,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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When asked about how Bader's addition will affect Kepler specifically, Dombrowski gave a vague response.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Aug. 2025
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But while Lee has helped establish a $60 million state grant fund to attract new nuclear investments in Tennessee, after two years of existence, contracts have been finalized for just over $7 million, with $11 million more pending.—
Vivian Jones,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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Advocates have hoped those with pending applications can remain in the U.S. even after their parole expires, a courtesy the Trump administration would likely not extend, arguing its termination order was not subject to court review.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Hill's faint whistling can be heard in the background, hinting that the time loop may be far from broken, and Hill may not be gone after all.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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My favorite hotel memory is: Waking up at Hotel Ritz to birdsong, sunlight, and the faint scent of fresh croissants — Parisian magic in every sense.—
Caroline Tell,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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The wide receiver group remains unsettled, but Boutte is doing something right to earn the opportunities he’s been given so far.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
25 July 2025
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At the federal level, the regulatory environment for EWA companies remains unsettled.—
AJ Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The Austin City Council on Thursday unanimously approved a five-year strategic plan aimed at bolstering the department that oversees the city-run animal shelter — but who will lead the department through the undertaking is unclear.—
Ella McCarthy,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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But as many details of the trade agreements have yet to be ironed out, their precise exact impact is still unclear.—
Sophie Kiderlin,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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How much tariffs will raise prices in the coming months remains uncertain, as many details remain unresolved.—
Jim Sergent,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
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Similarly, even if Russia and Ukraine agreed to put down their arms today, the long-term confrontation between Russia and the West would remain unresolved.—
Da Wei,
Foreign Affairs,
29 July 2025
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Binoculars show it as a hazy spot of light, but its full splendor is revealed only through a large telescope.—
Joe Rao,
Space.com,
28 July 2025
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The National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed hazy skies and the smell of smoke across the region, attributing the conditions to smoke trapped in a sinking air mass above the Northeast.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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However, whether or not this type of use has less impact on social life or mental health is debatable.—
Kelly Burch Published,
Verywell Health,
21 July 2025
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While the usefulness of AI features may be debatable, years of OS and software support are not, which gives Samsung the decisive edge.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 July 2025
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“Undetermined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undetermined. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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