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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
Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2025
The second scale looked at how much people’s diets contributed to inflammation, with foods such as refined grains, high-calorie drinks and red and processed meat considered more inflammatory.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 7 May 2025
This sentiment is reflected in explosive industry growth: exports of unprocessed and semi-processed gum have nearly tripled in the last three decades.
—Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025
Last month, a committee issued its proposal, recommending that people eat more beans, peas and lentils as protein sources and decrease the consumption of processed and red meat.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 26 Jan. 2025
Among the others: Maintaining a healthy body weight; not consuming alcohol or consuming in moderation; eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables, and low in red and processed meat; physical activity; and regular cancer screenings.
—Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, higher consumption of trans fats, sodium, sugary beverages, and red or processed meats was associated with lower odds of healthy aging.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
China accounts for about 60% of global mine production and 90% of processed and permanent magnet output.
—Jason Neely and Eric Onstad, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The link between red and processed meat and colorectal cancer has been a growing area of research for years.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Verb
Be moderate around sugar and cream, stay away from processed creamers, and don’t have too much.
—Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 2 Aug. 2025
The second scale looked at how much people’s diets contributed to inflammation, with foods such as refined grains, high-calorie drinks and red and processed meat considered more inflammatory.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 7 May 2025
This sentiment is reflected in explosive industry growth: exports of unprocessed and semi-processed gum have nearly tripled in the last three decades.
—Erik Zou, JSTOR Daily, 25 Apr. 2025
Last month, a committee issued its proposal, recommending that people eat more beans, peas and lentils as protein sources and decrease the consumption of processed and red meat.
—Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 26 Jan. 2025
Among the others: Maintaining a healthy body weight; not consuming alcohol or consuming in moderation; eating a diet high in fruits and vegetables, and low in red and processed meat; physical activity; and regular cancer screenings.
—Roni Caryn Rabin, New York Times, 16 Jan. 2025
On the other hand, higher consumption of trans fats, sodium, sugary beverages, and red or processed meats was associated with lower odds of healthy aging.
—Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025
China accounts for about 60% of global mine production and 90% of processed and permanent magnet output.
—Jason Neely and Eric Onstad, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
The link between red and processed meat and colorectal cancer has been a growing area of research for years.
—Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for processed
Verb
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Its minimalist silhouette is refined to two slim straps and a custom geometric block heel for maximum comfort.—
Sephora,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
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The dining room is intimate, with a warm ambiance that feels both welcoming and refined.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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For instance, the English psychoanalyst Donald Winnicott talked about shame as the pain of having one’s true self exposed in ways that one isn’t prepared for.—
Michael S. Roth,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the company’s earnings release and in prepared remarks on a subsequent conference call with investors, Thomson noted the irony of Trump as an IP holder being victimized by AI.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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So maybe that’s what the AI fathers and godfathers should be focusing on: not how to create artificial children, mothers and maternal instincts, but how to use their paternal instincts to build AI that gives way to humans, for better or worse?—
Pia Lauritzen,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Sort of like seeing artificial Christmas trees sprout up for sale in October.—
Susan Tompor,
USA Today,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The molasses used for Single Estate Series comes exclusively from our Estate, and it's distilled entirely in pot stills and aged in ex-Bourbon barrels.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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All rum is distilled from sugarcane, and most rum is distilled from molasses, a byproduct of sugar production.—
Tony Sachs,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Ranieri rectified that and doesn’t seem to care that as long as Dybala keeps playing, his contract will be automatically renewed with a salary escalator; something De Rossi and Juric always had in the backs of their minds.—
James Horncastle,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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But there are easily preventable plays from the past five weeks that have hindered the Packers from hitting their offensive peak, and that must be rectified before games become win-or-go-home.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
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However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
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However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
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“Processed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processed. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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