as in oral
made or carried on through speaking rather than in writing
an unwritten contract may not be enforceable
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Recent Examples of unwritten
The key difference between those who thrive and those who merely survive in corporate settings lies in understanding the unwritten rules of how organizations work.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Visitors can respect this unwritten dress code by looking sharp and wearing unwrinkled clothing that fits well, saving their workout clothes for the hotel gym, and keeping bra straps and underwear waistbands tucked away.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the Corey LaJoie chapter remains frustratingly unwritten.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
To help travelers look less like first-time tourists and more like laidback locals, here are our 10 unwritten rules to keep in mind when visiting Sydney.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Visitors can respect this unwritten dress code by looking sharp and wearing unwrinkled clothing that fits well, saving their workout clothes for the hotel gym, and keeping bra straps and underwear waistbands tucked away.
—Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
Meanwhile, the Corey LaJoie chapter remains frustratingly unwritten.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
To help travelers look less like first-time tourists and more like laidback locals, here are our 10 unwritten rules to keep in mind when visiting Sydney.
—Chloe Sachdev, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unwritten
Adjective
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An oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT) diagnoses prediabetes and diabetes.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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If initial treatments don’t work, healthcare providers consider oral medications (pills or tablets) or inhaled steroids.—
Susan Russell,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The Hurricanes on Saturday received a verbal commitment from four-star cornerback Jontavius Wyman, flipping the Jonesboro, Georgia, native from the Georgia Bulldogs.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2025
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Use clear verbal and written instructions for tasks.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Kilmer published two books of poetry (including My Edens After Burns) and was nominated for a spoken word album Grammy in 2012 for The Mark of Zorro.—
Time,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
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Picou understands some spoken French and wants to speak the language herself, but is sometimes too shy to try.—
Aubri Juhasz,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Unwritten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unwritten. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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