unexplained
adjective
un·ex·plained
ˌən-ik-ˈsplānd 
: not explained or accounted for
an unexplained error
an unexplained delay
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See a healthcare provider if lymph node swelling persists, is painful, or occurs with symptoms like fever or unexplained weight loss.
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
Last week, Clarkson celebrated her 1,000th episode after a nearly two-week unexplained absence.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Kelly Clarkson returned to her talk show with a cryptic message after an unexplained absence.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
More recently, Clarkson missed roughly two weeks of shows due to an unexplained absence.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Apr. 2025
Last week, Clarkson celebrated her 1,000th episode after a nearly two-week unexplained absence.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Kelly Clarkson returned to her talk show with a cryptic message after an unexplained absence.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
More recently, Clarkson missed roughly two weeks of shows due to an unexplained absence.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Unexplained.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unexplained. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.
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