unpublished
adjective
un·pub·lished
ˌən-ˈpə-blisht 
: not published: such as
a
: not released for public distribution or sale
an unpublished book/manuscript
b
: having no works that have been published
an unpublished author
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After Davis wrote about one particular jail suicide, county lawyers subpoenaed her notes and other unpublished material.
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Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Foster most clearly articulated his personal views in his unpublished campaign songs.
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Christopher Lynch,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
These authors use unpublished Geisel sketches for new picture books.
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Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Billy Bragg and Wilco got their hands on a trove of unpublished Guthrie works.
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Geoff Edgers,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
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Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 July 2026
Foster most clearly articulated his personal views in his unpublished campaign songs.
—
Christopher Lynch,
The Conversation,
1 July 2026
These authors use unpublished Geisel sketches for new picture books.
—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
27 June 2026
Billy Bragg and Wilco got their hands on a trove of unpublished Guthrie works.
—
Geoff Edgers,
Washington Post,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unpublished
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“Unpublished.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpublished. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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