unapproved

adjective

Definition of unapprovednext
as in unauthorized

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Recent Examples of unapproved Iran struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, after warning vessels against unapproved routes, forcing the UN to pause evacuations in the waterway. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 25 June 2026 Despite being technically unapproved by the Food and Drug Administration, parents are shelling out tens of thousands for treatments that claim to improve language and social skills and reduce problem behaviors. — Theara Coleman, TheWeek, 18 June 2026 The state attorney general claims that sports betting is regulated by the Arizona Department of Gaming and that operating an unapproved gambling operation within Arizona is against state laws. — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 This summer, an FDA advisory committee will consider allowing pharmacies to compound and sell seven unapproved peptides, including BPC-157. — Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 1 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for unapproved
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unapproved
  1. unauthorized
  2. unlicensed
  3. unsanctioned
  4. smuggled
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  • Victims of the Lemonade breach said their information was used to apply for loans, access retirement accounts and make unauthorized credit card charges.
    — Brian Sloan, CNBC, 3 July 2026
  • Those ascents have largely been unauthorized, but actor and musician Jared Leto was allowed to climb up to the base of the antenna from the 86th floor in 2023 to promote a tour.
    — Jennifer Peltz, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of unauthorized
Adjective
  • The indictment charges all five defendants with conspiracy, unlicensed dealing and manufacturing of firearms, interstate travel with intent to unlawfully deal firearms, and unlawful importation of firearms into California.
    — Lyanne Wang, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • Kalshi alone is fighting more than 30 lawsuits across the country, as states argue the company is running an unlicensed sportsbook.
    — Nathan Goldman, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of unlicensed
Adjective
  • The combination of unsanctioned AI use, sensitive data exposure, autonomous task execution and limited organizational visibility creates elevated operational, security, compliance and reputational risk.
    — Michelle Drolet, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Amid the charm offensive, Bankman-Fried even conducted an unsanctioned interview with conservative TV host Tucker Carlson from prison in March 2025.
    — Camila Grigera Naon, Fortune, 9 June 2026
Definition of unsanctioned
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  • The smuggled animals, which were imported from both Hong Kong and Mexico without permits, included Mexican beaded lizards, Mexican box turtles and Yucatan box turtles and baby crocodiles, prosecutors said.
    — Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 31 May 2026
  • Lang calls Atterton, who’s in his prison cell with a smuggled phone, to tell him the job is done and that both Bailey-Brown and Sam have been terminated.
    — Barry Levitt, Time, 4 Mar. 2026
Definition of smuggled

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“Unapproved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unapproved. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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