as in one
known but not named
some unspecified person is expected to replace him temporarily as director of operations until a permanent director can be found
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Recent Examples of unspecified
In August 2024, the NFL suspended Jackson for two games for an unspecified violation of the league’s personal conduct policy.
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Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The jocks in Off Campus are, for whatever unspecified reason, mutually supportive and emotionally available.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
The suit seeks unspecified damages.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Several unspecified electronic devices were seized and later examined.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2026
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Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
The jocks in Off Campus are, for whatever unspecified reason, mutually supportive and emotionally available.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
The suit seeks unspecified damages.
—City News Service, Daily News, 10 June 2026
Several unspecified electronic devices were seized and later examined.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unspecified
Adjective
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
3 Aug. 2019
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.—
Johannes Himmelreich,
BostonGlobe.com,
30 Mar. 2018
Adjective
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Reuters, citing unnamed sources from Iran, the West and mediators, reported the deal would not involve an immediate commitment from Iran to end its nuclear program, with discussions about the program being delayed for 60 days.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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The as-yet-unnamed child will be the first born to a sitting vice president in modern American history.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
12 June 2026
Adjective
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Ticket Holders are only permitted to bring certain types of bags into stadiums.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
14 June 2026
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Drone operations are prohibited within a 1-nautical-mile radius and up to 1,000 feet above ground level at certain fan events, including at the LA Memorial Coliseum in June, according to FAA’s news release about the restrictions.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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Lewis and an unidentified 50-year-old man died at the scene, the office said in a news release.—
Russ Bynum,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Lewis and an unidentified 50-year-old man died at the scene, the sheriff’s office said in a news release.—
Russ Bynum,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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“Unspecified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspecified. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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