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as in pending
not yet settled or decided
a number of undecided matters still before the committee
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as in unsure
not feeling sure about the truth, wisdom, or trustworthiness of someone or something
voters still seem to be undecided about that candidate's fitness for the office of president
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Recent Examples of undecided
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images What To Know New polling conducted by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), which aids Republicans attempting to become U.S. senators, has found no clear frontrunner as more than 40 percent of Democratic respondents remain undecided.
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Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
House Republicans are racing against time to secure enough votes for President Donald Trump's sweeping spending bill as several GOP members remain undecided ahead of a crucial vote.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 2 July 2025
Meanwhile, Elliott’s future with Liverpool, his boyhood club, is undecided.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Their youngest sister remains undecided on her future job, wavering almost daily between a police officer and a doctor.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
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Nick Mordowanec, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 July 2025
House Republicans are racing against time to secure enough votes for President Donald Trump's sweeping spending bill as several GOP members remain undecided ahead of a crucial vote.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 2 July 2025
Meanwhile, Elliott’s future with Liverpool, his boyhood club, is undecided.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Their youngest sister remains undecided on her future job, wavering almost daily between a police officer and a doctor.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undecided
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Williams was sentenced to 17 years for both Jeffrey’s murder and the indecent assault on a child charge that had been pending also in Broward County, but he was freed after only seven years due to prison crowding.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
17 June 2025
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Shand, who had been free pending sentencing, showed no visible reaction to his own sentence, either.—
Steve Karnowski,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2025
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Without the autonomy to approve such costs within the agency, employees are unsure of their responsibilities.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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After the 8-1 loss, Hodge sounded unsure of what was at the root of his struggles.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
10 July 2025
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Lake Bluff village trustees are continuing to discuss issues related to its flag policy, but the matter remains unsettled.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025
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The dog had become restless, unsettled, and had reacted suddenly, snapping at whoever was closest, which happened to be me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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That included 83% of Democrats but just 33% of Republicans, who tend to be more skeptical of climate change.—
Susan Page,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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Lee also points out North Korea's poor infrastructure and vulnerability to geopolitical fluctuations as reasons to be skeptical about its tourism ambitions.—
Se Eun Gong,
NPR,
5 July 2025
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Currently, there is no information on the containment of the fire and the cause of it remains undetermined.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
6 July 2025
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Additionally, the actor is requesting spousal support of an undetermined amount and asked the court to deny support payments for his estranged wife.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
24 June 2025
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Just 25 minutes before Crooks fired toward Trump, local law enforcement reported a suspicious man carrying a rangefinder outside the rally perimeter.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
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James’ dental colleague, Ryan Redfearn, alerted hospital staff and police to a suspicious chemical delivery.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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By routing unresolved incidents to the appropriate teams instantly, organizations reduce dwell time and ensure that no alert falls through the cracks.—
Pritesh Parekh,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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With Sebastian’s betrayal going unresolved, the heartbroken Antonio joins the vengeful Malvolio in adding a bitter note to the play’s happy ending.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
6 July 2025
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Trump’s remarks targeting wind and solar are certainly debatable, but the direction of energy and climate policy in his second presidency is well beyond any real doubt.—
David Blackmon,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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But whether those are true All-Star-caliber numbers is certainly debatable — and the MLB selection did not take into account the issue of his health.—
Jon Vankin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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“Undecided.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undecided. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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