as in unmentioned
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as in retracted
to solemnly or formally reject or go back on (as something formerly adhered to)
the witness tried to unsay the very testimony that he had given a few days earlier
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Recent Examples of unsaid
Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 21 Aug. 2024
So much about him was left unsaid in the script, a fact that was both intriguing and terrifying.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
This also cannot be left unsaid: The Shota vibes are immaculate.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 9 Apr. 2024
With its aim to transmit into words and images what is so often left unsaid about breast cancer, The Use of Photography is the opposite: the real thing.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
Although many things were left unsaid, there were key moments that the islanders did highlight.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 21 Aug. 2024
So much about him was left unsaid in the script, a fact that was both intriguing and terrifying.
—Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
This also cannot be left unsaid: The Shota vibes are immaculate.
—Chad Jennings, The Athletic, 9 Apr. 2024
With its aim to transmit into words and images what is so often left unsaid about breast cancer, The Use of Photography is the opposite: the real thing.
—Rhian Sasseen, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for unsaid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsaid
Adjective
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Left unmentioned was what would be done about Hamas, which remains a force in Gaza and has recruited 10,000-15,000 fighters since the start of the war, according to U.S. intelligence.—
Axios,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
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Once more, the world is safe for videos of cooking, dancing, setting political commentary to music and engaging in various other activities best left unmentioned.—
Stephen L. Carter,
The Mercury News,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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According to Tutt, including these untold stories in Culpeper’s historical records provides a fuller, more accurate portrayal of history.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Feb. 2025
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The film stars Joan Collins as Wallis Simpson, the American divorcee who became the Duchess of Windsor after marrying King Edward VIII, the British King who chose love over duty, in the shocking untold story of her final years.—
Lily Ford,
The Hollywood Reporter,
29 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Biden, the oldest sitting president at 82, withdrew from the race in July, as questions about his age and fitness for office surged following a disastrous CNN debate performance in June.—
Justin Gomez,
ABC News,
8 Jan. 2025
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Belichick, always an insular coach, further withdrew during that season amid his team’s struggles, according to team sources with knowledge of the situation.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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On October 17, the controversial platform Parler announced that Kanye West would be acquiring it for an undisclosed amount.—
Aja Romano,
Vox,
7 Feb. 2025
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Google had invested an initial $15 million in the project before fully acquiring Makani for an undisclosed amount in 2013.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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And university leaders fearing government investigations, funding cuts, or punitive endowment taxes crack down on campus protest, remove or demote outspoken professors, and remain silent in the face of growing authoritarianism.—
STEVEN LEVITSKY,
Foreign Affairs,
11 Feb. 2025
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Since the ibises couldn’t be exposed to another human voice, Schiffman, once, riding along with them, had to remain silent for seven hours, raw-dogging it in the van.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Magic, now 19-12, have contradicted that wisdom.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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However, but it’s now been flatly contradicted.—
David Phelan,
Forbes,
21 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The states argued that Musk and his team aren't authorized to access the Treasury Department's central payment system and could jeopardize the security of confidential information.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA TODAY,
14 Feb. 2025
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The settlement was for about $10 million, the person said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the confidential arrangement.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Both Madigan and McClain have denied wrongdoing.—
Megan Crepeau,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2025
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In instances when those requests were denied, workers often chose to resign instead of putting their health at risk.—
William Melhado,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Unsaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsaid. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.
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