unconfirmed
adjective
un·con·firmed
ˌən-kən-ˈfərmd 
: of uncertain existence, truth, or accuracy : not confirmed
an unconfirmed rumor
an unconfirmed case of pneumonia
unconfirmed reports of gunfire
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But the timeline remains gloriously unconfirmed At the same time, the only confirmation the Beyhive has actually gotten from Team Parkwood is actually a lack of confirmation.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
At least 12 unconfirmed tornadoes were reported late Saturday in parts of the Plains and Southwest, including five in Texas, six in Oklahoma and one in Nebraska.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The stock is deeply overbought after a sharp rally, which increases the risk of a negative reaction and unconfirmed breakout.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Police received unconfirmed reports that the suspect was possibly armed.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
At least 12 unconfirmed tornadoes were reported late Saturday in parts of the Plains and Southwest, including five in Texas, six in Oklahoma and one in Nebraska.
—Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
The stock is deeply overbought after a sharp rally, which increases the risk of a negative reaction and unconfirmed breakout.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 27 Apr. 2026
Police received unconfirmed reports that the suspect was possibly armed.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Unconfirmed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unconfirmed. Accessed 6 May. 2026.
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