as in entire
not shortened by leaving out some parts; not abridged
an unabridged reprint of a novel an unabridged dictionary
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Recent Examples of unabridged
November 18 will also see Simon & Schuster release an unabridged audiobook of 2004’s Chronicles: Volume One, read by Sean Penn.
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Walden Green, Pitchfork, 25 June 2025
This is the first time an unabridged version of the book will be released.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 24 June 2025
The project does not yet have a script, however, so development may take some time as Liman and the studio winnow King’s novel — which runs 1,153 pages in its 1990 unabridged version — into a single movie.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 24 June 2025
Along with the book, the book publisher will also release an unabridged audiobook version of the memoir Chronicles: Volume 1, narrated by Sean Penn.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
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Walden Green, Pitchfork, 25 June 2025
This is the first time an unabridged version of the book will be released.
—Rachel Raposas, People.com, 24 June 2025
The project does not yet have a script, however, so development may take some time as Liman and the studio winnow King’s novel — which runs 1,153 pages in its 1990 unabridged version — into a single movie.
—Adam B. Vary, Variety, 24 June 2025
Along with the book, the book publisher will also release an unabridged audiobook version of the memoir Chronicles: Volume 1, narrated by Sean Penn.
—Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unabridged
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At a time when the football commentariat in Italy is proposing that the entire system of Italian football be demolished, Sassuolo act as a reminder than not all is bad.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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In less than 24 hours, the deadly flames reduced the entire city to ash, displacing generations of families overnight.—
Samantha Stokes,
Essence,
6 May 2026
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Every personal finance review is based on rigorous reporting by our team of expert writers and editors with extensive knowledge of personal finance products.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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So Whaffle’s strict period accuracy requires extensive research.—
Olivia Kan-Sperling,
Artforum,
2 May 2026
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Even with work, school, and extracurricular demands, finding a way to share stories of the day with our families has once again become an integral part of our day-to-day, sometimes with an instantly transformative effect.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Having found his home as a No 6 after an awkward introduction at No 10 in the Premier League since joining two years ago after his Lazio contract expired, Kamada has become an integral player.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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The Department underwent an exhaustive effort to collect all records in its possession responsive to the Act.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
7 May 2026
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At the same time, the list of what a child needs has become exhaustive and tyrannical.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 May 2026
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Core services are being reduced or eliminated, while administrative spending remains largely intact.—
Rickford Kirton,
Hartford Courant,
3 May 2026
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Get under the hydrangea and gently lift it out of ground, keeping the soil intact with the roots.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
3 May 2026
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Besides, industry gossip, behind-the-curtain peeks and pure, uncut schadenfreude can move a lot of books.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Apr. 2026
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This uncut and unfiltered bourbon is powerful in flavor and strength, usually aged for about 15 years and bottled at barrel strength—which has entered hazmat territory at times.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Unabridged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unabridged. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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