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
Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The air is thick with the weight of what has been left unsaid over time, as the siblings navigate the distance that has grown between them.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
What was left unsaid: There’s a difference between Love practicing with a hard brace on his right knee and practicing to play like the back who can hurdle a defensive back or break a run 98 yards for a touchdown.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Although many things were left unsaid, there were key moments that the islanders did highlight.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 21 Aug. 2024
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Left unsaid in the motion for withdrawal was the consequence of the 2024 presidential election—the agency will likely take a much less favorable attitude towards college athlete employment under incoming president Donald Trump.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 10 Jan. 2025
The air is thick with the weight of what has been left unsaid over time, as the siblings navigate the distance that has grown between them.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 22 Jan. 2025
What was left unsaid: There’s a difference between Love practicing with a hard brace on his right knee and practicing to play like the back who can hurdle a defensive back or break a run 98 yards for a touchdown.
—Pete Sampson, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Although many things were left unsaid, there were key moments that the islanders did highlight.
—Giana Levy, refinery29.com, 21 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsaid
Adjective
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Yet Donald Trump went largely unmentioned, a departure from previous Oscar ceremonies during his first term and the interregnum between his administrations when the 45th president was repeatedly called out.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 Mar. 2025
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The schism over the Soviet occupation of Iran goes unmentioned, and readers learn nothing of Washington’s decision in early 1946 to abandon atomic cooperation with Moscow.—
Fredrik Logevall,
Foreign Affairs,
20 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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More about Sanjana Varghese See more on: Russia-Ukraine War Our Coverage of the War in Ukraine The Partnership: The untold story of America’s hidden role in Ukrainian military operations against Russia’s invading armies.—
Kim Barker,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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The films are based on the 2003 musical of the same name, which was originally based on the best-selling novel by Gregory Maguire about the untold story of the witches of Oz.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
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In June, Musk withdrew the original complaint filed in a San Francisco state court and later refiled in federal court.—
Hayden Field,
CNBC,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The Oscar-winning actress, 73, revealed that she was diagnosed with an undisclosed type of cancer following the release of John Wick: Chapter 3 — Parabellum in 2019.—
Emlyn Travis,
EW.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The unusual injection of cash was part of an undisclosed settlement agreement involving Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration.—
Lawrence Mower,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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While the Kardashians have remained publicly silent in response to his latest outburst, Ye’s ongoing battle with his former in-laws continues to play out in the public eye.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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Musk was silent on his X platform in the wake of Crawford’s victory, reposting a message about Vietnam and tariffs but nothing on the Supreme Court contest.—
Nicholas Riccardi,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Apr. 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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In the subsequent months, her attorneys worked out an arrangement for Schrader to pay a confidential sum to resolve her allegations.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
5 Apr. 2025
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In confidential interviews, students voiced deep frustration that their academic experience is being eclipsed by ideological imperatives, with many lamenting the intrusion of political conformity into spaces meant for intellectual and professional growth.—
Kevin Waldman,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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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Will Howard wanted to get on stage after the Rose Bowl, but a bowl employee denied him.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
The Athletic,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Unsaid.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsaid. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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