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Recent Examples of uncontested
In the blink of an eye, fullback Nate Adkins ran uncontested into the end zone from the slot and Nix hit him for an early score.
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey stepped in front of the pass for what appeared to be an easy, uncontested interception, but the ball squirted out of his grasp and continued past the goal line, where wide receiver Cedric Tillman happened to be waiting.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
According to documents obtained by PEOPLE, Brunson and Anik agreed to an uncontested divorce, eliminating the need for further legal involvement.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
While last year’s post-strike Emmys felt a little half-hearted with Shōgun waltzing to an uncontested Best Drama Series win, this year’s a lot more competitive.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 12 Oct. 2025
Ravens defensive back Marlon Humphrey stepped in front of the pass for what appeared to be an easy, uncontested interception, but the ball squirted out of his grasp and continued past the goal line, where wide receiver Cedric Tillman happened to be waiting.
—Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
According to documents obtained by PEOPLE, Brunson and Anik agreed to an uncontested divorce, eliminating the need for further legal involvement.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2025
While last year’s post-strike Emmys felt a little half-hearted with Shōgun waltzing to an uncontested Best Drama Series win, this year’s a lot more competitive.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncontested
Adjective
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Ibrahima Konate and Virgil van Dijk have missed routine unchallenged headers in the box, and Dominik Szoboszlai saw a shot blocked on the line by Chelsea’s Benoit Badiashile.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Cheating, exploitation, performative metrics and prestige obsession cannot go unchallenged.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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China is the undisputed leader of the critical minerals supply chain, accounting for roughly 60% of the world's production of rare earth minerals and materials.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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Trump, the undisputed leader of the GOP, has encouraged Cuomo to stay in the mayor’s race.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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And then there was January 6, an indisputable, if inept, effort to overturn an election.—
John M. Crisp,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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Though not a chart hit upon its release, the song has grown into an indisputable classic around the world, a perennial musical announcement of summer’s arrival.—
Kyle Denis,
Billboard,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Uncontested.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncontested. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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