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Synonyms

untapped

British  
/ ʌnˈtæpt /

adjective

  1. not yet used

    previously untapped resources
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Example Sentences

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There are some stirrings in the public discourse that suggests the existence of a deep, untapped well of anger at the hyper-rich.

From Salon • Apr. 17, 2026

It’s a massive untapped opportunity for Apple, whose Mac installed base of 260 million units lags far behind the iPhone installed base of 1.5 billion units.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

They also hope their work encourages scientists to think creatively about untapped data sources.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

And some see Zimbabwe's vast and untapped deposits of rare-earth minerals and the transactional nature of Trump's politics as key to unlocking the cash.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

The most obvious untapped asset in America was still the home.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

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