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changed by humans or machines (as in manufacture) from its natural or original form
She's been avoiding processed foods.
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Recent Examples of processed
Lauren O'Connor, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Eating a low-carb breakfast can prevent post-breakfast blood sugar spikes, compared to breakfasts high in sugary and processed carbs.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
And even high-protein products can come in highly processed and potentially harmful forms.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
Diets high in processed or red meats and low in fruits and vegetables, as well as high alcohol consumption, may also contribute to pancreatic cancer risk, along with some occupational chemical exposures, per multiple cancer agencies.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Dec. 2025
For now, there's no avoiding the fact that the majority of the foods sold in grocery stores are ultra-processed, says Wolfson of Johns Hopkins.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
The light data was then post-processed using astronomy software to create a spectacular nebula spacescape.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
These tend to be less processed and have fewer additives than mixed meats such as ham, salami and bologna.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Excluding sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, obesity now exceeds underweight in all regions, researchers said, with ultra-processed and fast foods that are high in sugar, refined starch, salt, unhealthy fats and additives being targeted at and consumed by children.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
Anti-inflammatory breakfasts should have whole, non-processed foods.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 6 Feb. 2026
Key Takeaways Eating a low-carb breakfast can prevent post-breakfast blood sugar spikes, compared to breakfasts high in sugary and processed carbs.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2026
And even high-protein products can come in highly processed and potentially harmful forms.
—Tristan Bove, Fortune, 7 Jan. 2026
Diets high in processed or red meats and low in fruits and vegetables, as well as high alcohol consumption, may also contribute to pancreatic cancer risk, along with some occupational chemical exposures, per multiple cancer agencies.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 24 Dec. 2025
For now, there's no avoiding the fact that the majority of the foods sold in grocery stores are ultra-processed, says Wolfson of Johns Hopkins.
—Maria Godoy, NPR, 10 Nov. 2025
The light data was then post-processed using astronomy software to create a spectacular nebula spacescape.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 24 Oct. 2025
These tend to be less processed and have fewer additives than mixed meats such as ham, salami and bologna.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2025
Excluding sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia, obesity now exceeds underweight in all regions, researchers said, with ultra-processed and fast foods that are high in sugar, refined starch, salt, unhealthy fats and additives being targeted at and consumed by children.
—Amy Woodyatt, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for processed
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Afternoon Fuel your afternoon’s adventures with Vietnam’s most famous sandwich – the banh mi, introduced by the French in the 1800s and refined (with pickles and fiery chilli hit) by the Vietnamese.—
Tamara Hinson,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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In time, alerts were refined into three stages.—
Patt Morrison,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Be prepared to surrender your phone at the door, too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Be prepared for slippery roads.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Before the water reaches the membrane, the seawater is typically filtered to remove debris and microorganisms that could clog equipment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Jason Pack, a former FBI analyst, said the story of the evidence gathered in the case must be filtered through the lens of the grieving Gracey family.—
Peter D'Abrosca , Solly Boussidan,
FOXNews.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Whiteley Estate also harvests rainwater, which is reused in both guest bathrooms and public areas, and runs on an energy monitoring system that analyses the use of electricity, heating, water and gas to optimize how and when it’s used.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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But the research team is certain the material can be reused directly in new window systems.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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And Hammond is roughly the same distance from downtown Chicago as Arlington Heights; whichever direction the team moves, leaving windswept Soldier Field for the artificial environment of a dome means abandoning some of the proud misery that defines Bears football.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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An important aspect is the achievement of physiological pressure levels since the artificial placenta has to present a low resistance, a few tens of mmHg, similar to the natural placenta (typically below 70 mmHg·min·L^–1).—
Srishti Gupta,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Mar. 2026
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Once purified, the atmospheric sample enters an enrichment stage that significantly enhances the detectability of trace gases.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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Inside these trains, natural gas is purified and cooled to about –260 degrees Fahrenheit (–162 degrees Celsius), below the boiling point of methane.—
Stephanie Pappas,
Scientific American,
23 Mar. 2026
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Continue on to The Shed Distillery, where Drumshanbo gin is distilled among forest-edge botanicals; the tasting room and café are worth lingering in.—
Condé Nast Traveler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Mar. 2026
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The whisky was distilled in September of 1968, a year that, according to the brand, some whisky aficionados consider to be a standout in the distillery’s history.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2026
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Once the initial issues were rectified, the nightmare was still far from over, as Hilton developed another infection that had to be rigorously treated.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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After forgetting to kiss at the altar, the couple rectified the error on the Buckingham Palace balcony in front of 600,000 onlookers.—
Rachel Burchfield,
InStyle,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Processed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processed. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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