unpublished

adjective

un·​pub·​lished ˌən-ˈpə-blisht How to pronounce unpublished (audio)
: not published: such as
a
: not released for public distribution or sale
an unpublished book/manuscript
b
: having no works that have been published
an unpublished author

Examples of unpublished in a Sentence

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Using previously unpublished data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the index also tracks how many men and women shifted to part-time work due to a lack of affordable child care. Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Snyder said the arguments the Chronicle’s lawyers made regarding unpublished materials was a strong one. Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2024 In fiscal years 2023 and 2024, Border Patrol recorded 704 and 560 migrant deaths respectively, according to unpublished agency data obtained by CBS News. Camilo Montoya-Galvez, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2024 Snyder said that California journalists are protected by the state’s shield law, which defends them from giving up information about their sources or other unpublished materials if they are subpoenaed or presented with a search warrant. Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 2 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unpublished 

Word History

First Known Use

1587, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unpublished was in 1587

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“Unpublished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpublished. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

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