1
: not subjected to tapping
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or utilized
as yet untapped markets
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Ross Andersen, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
There could also be untapped opportunities in maximizing the value of IP rights.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 1 May 2026
Its untapped reserves are being wasted as the world races toward an era of abundant renewable energy.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 30 Apr. 2026
But if the nudge never happens, a lot of atmospheric energy will remain untapped and could help fuel a bigger threat Monday.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Untapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untapped. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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untapped
adjective
un·tapped
ˌən-ˈtapt 
1
: not tapped
an untapped keg
2
: not drawn upon or used
as yet untapped markets
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