as in unreasonable
having no basis in reason or fact
an unsubstantiated claim that was thrown out of court
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Recent Examples of unsubstantiated
Meanwhile, the industry struggles with financing, regulatory challenges and the specter of illicit markets clinging to high profits and unsubstantiated claims.
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Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
In a complaint laden with unsubstantiated accusations, Parker claimed that Hopper’s husband had been having an affair with Sara.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit alleges that NewsNation did not verify Burgess' statements, amplifying unsubstantiated claims to millions of viewers.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Many have gone so far in their opposition to make unsubstantiated claims that the law would empower child predators to give genital examinations to young girls.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsubstantiated
Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 29 Jan. 2025
In a complaint laden with unsubstantiated accusations, Parker claimed that Hopper’s husband had been having an affair with Sara.
—Ariane Lange, Sacramento Bee, 26 Jan. 2025
The lawsuit alleges that NewsNation did not verify Burgess' statements, amplifying unsubstantiated claims to millions of viewers.
—Raul A. Reyes, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Many have gone so far in their opposition to make unsubstantiated claims that the law would empower child predators to give genital examinations to young girls.
—Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unsubstantiated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsubstantiated
Adjective
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The price isn’t unreasonable given the amount of detail that went into designing it and the combination of functions, including the antimicrobial and cooling materials, as well as its adaptability.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Feb. 2025
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This protects people from unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.—
Joseph Hernandez,
Kansas City Star,
20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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If the complaints that prompted this most recent investigation prove to be unfounded, the department has nothing to hide.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2025
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This confidence is not unfounded, as it is backed by the rigorous practicum that pilots, flight crew, ground crew, and mechanics undergo.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Nearly one in two employees have reported experiencing burnout in the past year, and employees with unsupported mental health issues are more likely to call out sick or manage chronic health issues.—
Marcy Klipfel,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Ji inaccurately cited the paper on his blog as evidence for his unsupported theory.—
Brandy Zadrozny,
NBC News,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Unsubstantiated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsubstantiated. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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