1
as in vague
not seen or understood clearly
an undetermined form seen only from a distance
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2
as in pending
not yet settled or decided
the fate of the prisoners is still undetermined
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Recent Examples of undetermined
Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it is still undetermined.
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2025
According to a release from the New Haven Police Department on Friday, the cause of Leary’s death has been ruled undetermined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Last day of me recoding videos on Cameo for an undetermined amount of time.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2025
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Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2025
According to a release from the New Haven Police Department on Friday, the cause of Leary’s death has been ruled undetermined by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2025
At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
—Ca Wildfire Bot, Sacbee.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Last day of me recoding videos on Cameo for an undetermined amount of time.
—Barnini Chakraborty, The Washington Examiner, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undetermined
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This granular visibility transforms sustainability from a vague corporate initiative into precise, actionable intelligence, enabling manufacturers to make targeted improvements that collectively drive significant environmental impact while enhancing operational efficiency.—
David Ly,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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Therapists should be trained to help patients build grit and achieve goals, not just listen passively, offer vague reassurances, or affirm every feeling.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
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The final ruling is pending but for the moment, Dani Alves has been acquitted of all charges and all the precautionary measures have been lifted, pending the Supreme Court’s decision.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2025
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City prosecutors alleged in a civil complaint that units at The Carl, located on Mollie Street in the Morena neighborhood, were also occupied while building, mechanical and plumbing permits were pending and before property owners obtained a valid Certificate of Occupancy from the city.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2025
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Fortunately, telescopic technology has come a long way in the past 95 years, with deep surveys that can capture the passage of a faint object.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
30 May 2025
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In Court Musk Announces His Exit From Trump Administration—What To Know The faint signal from navigation satellites is easy to jam.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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But the biggest parts of the state budget remain unsettled.—
Alex Derosier,
Twin Cities,
29 May 2025
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Portions of the central U.S. will remain unsettled for the Memorial Day holiday on Monday with additional rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms sweeping through.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
24 May 2025
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What remains unclear There are uncertainties about CIF’s changes, especially regarding new placement rules.—
Molly Gibbs,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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When things move fast, when expectations are unclear or when there’s a fear of looking bad, people naturally go into self-protective mode.—
Saby Waraich,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Adjective
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Venus retrograde moving into your sign on the 27th may bring past connections or unresolved emotions back into focus.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 June 2025
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Require senior leaders to engage directly with unfiltered feedback—real calls, raw comments, unresolved complaints.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Adjective
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Though famous for its hazy IPAs, Outer Range has stepped up its game in lagers, pilsners, stouts, saisons and Belgians.—
Shauna Farnell,
Denver Post,
27 May 2025
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The potential July trade market for relievers is hazy.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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Whether or not Jones would have wanted his character to feature in Fortnite is debatable, but strangely enough, Disney’s Star Wars has inspired similar debates in the past.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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Whether that was the best ploy is debatable, particularly as results on the field have waned.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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“Undetermined.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undetermined. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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