as in potential
the basic elements from which something can be developed
Canada now converts most of its raw materials into manufactured goods such as automobiles and auto parts
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Recent Examples of raw material
The regime in Beijing therefore has considerable control over key nodes in the fentanyl chain: raw materials, production, sales and money laundering.
U.S. leaders, Democrats and Republicans alike, have accused China of using fentanyl to weaken the United States.
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Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2025
While the raw material value of the Fisherman's Ring can be roughly estimated based on its gold content—about 30 grams of 24-karat gold might be valued in the range of $2,000 to $2,500 at current market prices—the ring's true worth is far more substantial.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Jain pointed out that for the Indian industry to capitalize on the present situation where tariffs are less than other countries, the issue of protectionism for raw materials needed to be addressed urgently.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
Other artists do just that, harvesting invasive species as raw materials.
—Zoë Lescaze, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Sebastian Rotella, ProPublica, 23 Apr. 2025
While the raw material value of the Fisherman's Ring can be roughly estimated based on its gold content—about 30 grams of 24-karat gold might be valued in the range of $2,000 to $2,500 at current market prices—the ring's true worth is far more substantial.
—Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
Jain pointed out that for the Indian industry to capitalize on the present situation where tariffs are less than other countries, the issue of protectionism for raw materials needed to be addressed urgently.
—Mayu Saini, Sourcing Journal, 21 Apr. 2025
Other artists do just that, harvesting invasive species as raw materials.
—Zoë Lescaze, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raw material
Noun
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As Pluto retrogrades in Aquarius, the potential for shocking revelations is at its peak.—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Putting any more pressure on myself won’t help me to extract more potential out of myself.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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Bulging at the seams, more than 300 artworks spanning a six-decade career engage the full range of materials and techniques that Asawa employed including her signature looped-wire sculptures.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
4 May 2025
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Strong lines that team up to form geometric designs, metallic accents, luxe materials like marble and velvet, and eye-catching ornamentation are certainly part of the style's foundation, true.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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