as in deficient
lacking some necessary part
an incomplete puzzle that has several pieces missing
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Recent Examples of incomplete
That’s because the database, which includes arrests that occurred across the country, has incomplete information.
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Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
The plans, or at least the public ones, are vague and incomplete; nothing’s been submitted to, let alone approved by, the National Capital Planning Commission, which in normal times would judge them.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
Yet, the magic all began with Back for the First Time, a bonafide classic that would be incomplete without Bangladesh helping to build its sonic foundation, most notable singles, and deep cuts.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2025
At the same time, unclear preparation guidance leaves risk at the last mile; confusing or incomplete cooking instructions can cause consumers to underheat products, assuming freezing alone makes food safe.
—Darin Detwiler, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
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Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
The plans, or at least the public ones, are vague and incomplete; nothing’s been submitted to, let alone approved by, the National Capital Planning Commission, which in normal times would judge them.
—Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 23 Oct. 2025
Yet, the magic all began with Back for the First Time, a bonafide classic that would be incomplete without Bangladesh helping to build its sonic foundation, most notable singles, and deep cuts.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 22 Oct. 2025
At the same time, unclear preparation guidance leaves risk at the last mile; confusing or incomplete cooking instructions can cause consumers to underheat products, assuming freezing alone makes food safe.
—Darin Detwiler, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for incomplete
Adjective
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In the meantime, Jones has been carrying a run-deficient offense to the tune of 313 yards per game — the most in the NFL.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
16 Oct. 2025
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At least 1,235 miles of the city’s sidewalks, or about 40%, are considered deficient.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Other sites like Point Reyes National Seashore and Fort Point have partial closures, with some parking lots blocked or bathrooms locked.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
24 Oct. 2025
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Another vote on stopgap funding to end the partial federal government shutdown failed Wednesday, with Indiana senators voting along party lines.—
Jenny Porter Tilley,
IndyStar,
23 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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In 2023, the pastor faced another backlash after he was sued by the city of Detroit because a new sanctuary on Woodward Avenue had remained unfinished for years, FOX affiliate WJBK reported at the time.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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What’s left unfinished in the hidden corners of your psyche?—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rather, they have been written to capture, somehow, a complicated, fragmentary and/or vanishing story of great importance to the author.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Oct. 2025
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White’s fragmentary response forms the core of the story that was used to convict him.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The plume is made of three things: (1) steam - a lot of it; (2) ash - fine, fragmental pieces of silicate glass, not stuff from your backyard BBQ (which is burned carbon); (3) volcanic gases like CO2, SO2, H2S and others.—
Erik Klemetti,
Discover Magazine,
22 May 2011
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This would generate a cloud of hot gases and fragmental volcanic material, which could then move downslope gravitationally.—
Erik Klemetti,
WIRED,
12 Apr. 2011
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“Incomplete.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incomplete. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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