as in deserted
of a place
not lived in by people
a small uninhabited island
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Recent Examples of uninhabited
Some islands had already returned to being completely uninhabited or were down to their single-digit year-round population.
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Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
Buckley’s home in Memphis has become a sort of shrine for fans, which is what attracted Goode and Lorrison to the home, which had been uninhabited for about a year.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
In warmer months, rent a boat or jet ski and head to Goat Island to congregate with other boaters who love to swim and relax around the tiny, uninhabited island.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
From Rabat to uninhabited Pacific islands, O'Connor's experiences have shaped what's in the bag and the ethos behind it.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Madeline Weinfield, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Oct. 2024
Buckley’s home in Memphis has become a sort of shrine for fans, which is what attracted Goode and Lorrison to the home, which had been uninhabited for about a year.
—Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 24 Sep. 2024
In warmer months, rent a boat or jet ski and head to Goat Island to congregate with other boaters who love to swim and relax around the tiny, uninhabited island.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 13 Dec. 2024
From Rabat to uninhabited Pacific islands, O'Connor's experiences have shaped what's in the bag and the ethos behind it.
—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uninhabited
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Look in the mountainous West, or the South: Ogden, Utah, led the way, with 12.2 percent of all bedrooms unoccupied, followed by Colorado Springs (12.1 percent).Matt Yan, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Seminole County sheriff’s deputies were able to locate the unoccupied truck in a nearby parking lot where the deputies witnessed a man matching the driver’s description enter the truck.Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2025
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California officials are proposing making looting during a local emergency a felony, as wildfires continue to blaze through parts of their state, leaving barren neighborhoods susceptible to such crime.Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 15 Jan. 2025
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In one glance, an observer can see the barren, airless lunar surface and a cold, desert planet that once harbored rivers, lakes, and potentially life, all while standing on our own planet, an oasis in the cosmos.Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
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Snowdrop Care Tips Snowdrops are easy to care for and are usually happy to be left unattended and ignored after they’ve been planted.Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Jan. 2025
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Indeed, while many people found humor in Milo's unexpected antics, plenty of owners thanked Lemos for showing the potential for harm that awaits cats when they're left unattended.Paul du Quenoy, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The statement is hollow so long as people still can stake their dollars on the calamities befalling everyday Angelenos.Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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But that rang terribly hollow, because Schoen and Daboll aren’t being held accountable in any way to that bottom line.Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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A day later his car was found abandoned but undamaged in a parking lot near Congaree National Park about 20 miles southeast of Columbia.Greg Evans, Deadline, 3 Jan. 2025
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According to the nonprofit, Kristin Davis found the abandoned and weak elephant calf while on a trip near Kenya's Chyulu Hills.Kelli Bender, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024
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The press room was almost empty, a member of the small pool of journalists asleep in a chair in the briefing room.Susan Page, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
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In what can only be described as a Christmas miracle, the ER was empty.Sherry Kuehl, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 2025
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Ensure there are no vacant positions, especially in areas that investors would scrutinize.Cody Slach, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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According to Greenhouse, companies sometimes post these vacant positions to create a false sense of growth or to attract talent for future openings that may never materialize.Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 14 Jan. 2025
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