as in one
known but not named
some unspecified person is expected to replace him temporarily as director of operations until a permanent director can be found
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Recent Examples of unspecified
Troopers rendered aid, the post said, and the man was transported to an unspecified hospital, where he was listed in critical condition.
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Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
His new club have paid Villarreal €32million, with further unspecified add-ons possible in the future.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 10 July 2025
An unspecified number of people were taken to the hospital following the collisions.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2025
Nor did officials from Teamsters Local 1199, which represents an unspecified number of the workers in West Chester.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unspecified
Sarah Moore, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
His new club have paid Villarreal €32million, with further unspecified add-ons possible in the future.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 10 July 2025
An unspecified number of people were taken to the hospital following the collisions.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 10 July 2025
Nor did officials from Teamsters Local 1199, which represents an unspecified number of the workers in West Chester.
—Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unspecified
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unspecified
Adjective
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Drinkwater didn't make one appearance in a Chelsea shirt last season, whilst Bakayoko spent the season in Italy on loan at AC Milan.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
3 Aug. 2019
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Decisions made by engineers today, in other words, will determine not how one car drives but how all cars drive.—
Johannes Himmelreich,
BostonGlobe.com,
30 Mar. 2018
Adjective
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One unnamed feature on the intro sticks out though, complementing Tyler’s characteristic moxie with seasoned, head-of-state bravado.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
21 July 2025
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According to a Milwaukee Police Department detective's interview with Williams quoted in criminal complaints filed against Johnson and Williams, the two men and an unnamed 14-year-old companion planned to rob Jamal's mother at gunpoint at her home.—
Ariela Lopez,
jsonline.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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Keep in mind that buckwheat can cause allergic reactions in certain people (especially in Asian countries), particularly if eaten frequently or in large amounts.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 July 2025
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A number of Republicans that represent states with rural communities -- such as Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Mike Rounds of South Dakota -- have expressed concerns about cuts to public broadcasting that could affect the ability of certain communities to access emergency alerts.—
Allison Pecorin,
ABC News,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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The unidentified teen — a surf instructor, according to local NBC affiliate WESH — was at New Smyrna Beach around 12 p.m. local time on Friday, July 18, when the encounter occurred, Tamra Malphurs, director of the Volusia County Beach Safety Ocean Rescue, told local outlet FOX 35.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Police also found an unidentified man with a gunshot wound on his knee.—
William Tong,
Chicago Tribune,
19 July 2025
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“Unspecified.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unspecified. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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