as in unexplored
not having been found or noticed; not discovered
undiscovered territory The team of scientists searched the jungle for previously undiscovered species of insects.
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Recent Examples of undiscovered
The suspicious package went undiscovered for nearly a week, but the investigation developed very quickly after it was found on March 16, Kehoe said.
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David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
With thousands of miles of caves still largely unexplored, the findings suggest the real count of undiscovered species could be far higher — if the habitats survive long enough for scientists to find them.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Cambodia’s largely unexplored limestone caves stretch for thousands of miles, are home to countless undiscovered species and host unique ecosystems, with creatures found nowhere else on Earth.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
The idea of books slipping through the cracks and remaining undiscovered keeps me up at night.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
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David Fischer, Sun Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
With thousands of miles of caves still largely unexplored, the findings suggest the real count of undiscovered species could be far higher — if the habitats survive long enough for scientists to find them.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 24 Mar. 2026
Cambodia’s largely unexplored limestone caves stretch for thousands of miles, are home to countless undiscovered species and host unique ecosystems, with creatures found nowhere else on Earth.
—Amarachi Orie, CNN Money, 23 Mar. 2026
The idea of books slipping through the cracks and remaining undiscovered keeps me up at night.
—Literary Hub, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undiscovered
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In 1540, Don Francisco Vazquez de Coronado set off from Mexico City with an entourage of thousands to find gold in the unexplored north.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
28 Mar. 2026
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With thousands of miles of caves still largely unexplored, the findings suggest the real count of undiscovered species could be far higher — if the habitats survive long enough for scientists to find them.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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But with game preservation increasingly becoming an important aspect in the industry, Defender seems to be a fading memory for older players, as well as an unknown game for younger ones.—
Daryl Baxter,
Space.com,
4 Apr. 2026
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The Mercedes-Benz driver, a 27-year-old man, was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Undiscovered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undiscovered. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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