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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as in unmentioned
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Recent Examples of unsaid
Philip Elliott, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Seek Feedback On Your Blind Spots As A Leader
HR leaders must train themselves to read between the lines—true emotional intelligence is not just reacting to what is said but understanding what is left unsaid.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
And yet, as verbose as the movie can be (and in some sense, needs to be, as a corrective to decades of misinformation), what goes unsaid is just as powerful.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
What is going unsaid here is that Leon needs to improve the defensive side of his game.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Left unsaid: lawyers who ignore a judge seldom fare well.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 17 Mar. 2025
Seek Feedback On Your Blind Spots As A Leader
HR leaders must train themselves to read between the lines—true emotional intelligence is not just reacting to what is said but understanding what is left unsaid.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
And yet, as verbose as the movie can be (and in some sense, needs to be, as a corrective to decades of misinformation), what goes unsaid is just as powerful.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 13 Mar. 2025
What is going unsaid here is that Leon needs to improve the defensive side of his game.
—Jack Lang, The Athletic, 5 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsaid
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsaid
Adjective
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Left unmentioned in the note was Trump’s proposal for 100% tariffs on films produced in other countries.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
20 May 2025
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But what goes unmentioned—what stands in opposition to the siblings’ code of self-optimization and principled bodysurfing—is that their father’s success grew from the soil of an extraordinary season of public investment.—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
22 May 2025
Verb
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In response, Hungary withdrew its stake from the bank, marking a rare concession in its complex balancing act between East and West.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
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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This is an opportunity for fans to hear some untold stories and get closer to their favorite artists during this 90-minute special.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 July 2025
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The magic on our stages over the past 40 years has evoked countless laughs and tears, endless debate and reflection, untold moments of angst and joy, infinite sparks of inspiration and creativity, and truly immeasurable emotions of hope, surprise, and happiness.—
Jeryl Brunner,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
Adjective
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His second time in power was also marked by ongoing and largely undisclosed health problems.—
Emmanuel Akinwotu,
NPR,
13 July 2025
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Though exact financial damages remain undisclosed, there are likely costs associated with reader refunds, extensive corrections and diminished advertiser confidence.—
Jonathan Gillham,
Forbes.com,
11 July 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 rest of the Royals’ lineup remained silent as the Marlins earned a series victory with a 3-1 win at LoanDepot Park.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
19 July 2025
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Our tester noted that the sleep mode is almost completely silent, which is useful if your kid or their roommate is a light sleeper.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
19 July 2025
Verb
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In a statement to PEOPLE on Saturday, April 12, Combs' legal team denied the allegations leveled by Manzaro.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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The insurance company denied wrongdoing and has appealed.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Instead of attempting to gain public trust through transparency, Musk’s company is currently pressing federal regulators to bury its robotaxi safety record, claiming the data must remain confidential for business reasons.—
Christiaan Hetzner,
Fortune,
20 July 2025
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State police also launched an internal probe into the lead homicide detective, Michael Proctor, who was fired for sharing confidential information with civilians outside of law enforcement and drinking on the job.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
20 July 2025
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“Unsaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsaid. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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