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as in uncooked
not cooked
you should wash your hands after handling raw chicken
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2
as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
raw sugar is honey-colored because the crystals retain cane juices, minerals, and other impurities that haven't been refined out
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as in inexperienced
lacking in adult experience or maturity
recruiters like to say the military turns raw youths into responsible men and women
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as in turbulent
marked by wet and windy conditions
the day of the funeral turned out to be one of those bleak, blustery, raw winter days that was as gloomy as our spirits
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as in chilling
uncomfortably cool
evenings in those mountains, even during the summer, tend to be a little raw
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as in biting
causing intense discomfort to one's skin
bundle up if you're going sailing, as there's a raw wind out there in the bay
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as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
a frightening display of raw anger
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as in naked
lacking or shed of clothing
a pristine stretch of sand where beachgoers commonly sunbathe raw
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as in nudity
the state of having no clothes on one's body
a secluded swimming hole where we could swim in the raw
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Recent Examples of raw
Dan Duggan, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Jonathan Becker, an associate professor of educational leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University and a homeschooling parent, said that while the percentage of homeschool families has risen since the pandemic, the raw numbers remain relatively low.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2022
Raw beef stored above raw shelled eggs, crab and shrimp.
—Ebony Day, azcentral, 4 Mar. 2020
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Adjective
Daboll put himself in position to land the Giants’ head coaching job in 2022 based largely on his role in developing Josh Allen from a raw first-round pick to an MVP-level quarterback in Buffalo.
—Dan Duggan, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Jonathan Becker, an associate professor of educational leadership at Virginia Commonwealth University and a homeschooling parent, said that while the percentage of homeschool families has risen since the pandemic, the raw numbers remain relatively low.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
So, here’s NFL moneyball in the raw.
—Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2022
Raw beef stored above raw shelled eggs, crab and shrimp.
—Ebony Day, azcentral, 4 Mar. 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raw
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Its menu, not yet finalized, will feature Nigerian pepper soup with turkey breast, red chili and olive oil, roast beef kebabs with black and red pepper and passata (uncooked tomato puree), along with whole fried and stewed fish.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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When considering how much rice to use, plan on ¼ cup of uncooked rice per person.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
17 July 2025
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The crude oil leak from a train that derailed in Dodge County on Aug. 15 has been contained, officials said.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
16 Aug. 2025
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The other measures the company is proposing include improvements to its fluidized catalytic-cracking units, which help turn crude oil into gasoline, and installing carbon monoxide analyzers to ensure equipment is running efficiently.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
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Sheckler and Kells have used the parallels in their turbulent journeys in the spotlight to lean on one another, making their bond stronger over the years.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
14 Aug. 2025
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The two were married in 2012, and in the 13 years that followed, Krein was spotted from time to time with the powerful political family as his father-in-law navigated a presidential campaign and turbulent term in the White House.—
Kyler Alvord,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Trump’s new data mandate could have a chilling effect.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Aug. 2025
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The tragedy came just days after Emily shared her ongoing struggles in a chilling video on social media, authorities said.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The socially biting comedy comes out at a time of political unrest in Argentina under Javier Milei’s presidency, a government marked by several funding cuts to culture.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
6 Aug. 2025
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No one mentioned the annoying swarms of tiny biting midges that plague Scotland’s west coast in the summer.—
Angus MacKinnon,
CNN Money,
3 Aug. 2025
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On social media, Michaels also spoke about rampant speculation surrounding her relationship with former costar Harper.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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In a time when discord and disconnection are rampant, Hiyer was created to offer something different—a chance to market your skills, find professional opportunities, and build community intentionally.—
Janice Gassam Asare,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Dore and Friedrich would walk around naked at home, and one time, Dore stepped on a colony of sand fleas, and Friedrich had to remove 32 insects from the bottom of her foot.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
22 Aug. 2025
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The stitched balls are stamped in gold leaf with the Dukes logo and are then held over a naked flame as a small amount of grease is applied.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
22 Aug. 2025
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Wisconsin will have a big statewide campaign without an incumbent, which is rare enough.—
Craig Gilbert,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Some of these old decks, with just a few surviving cards, are extremely rare.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
25 Aug. 2025
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“Raw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw. Accessed 28 Aug. 2025.
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