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
Advertisement This is why focusing on food, raw materials and especially fertilizer may present an opening that energy politics does not.
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Comfort Ero, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Even if the raw materials for that dye were from a meadow, the colorant itself, in its liquid gold form, was carefully, lovingly synthesized.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The biggest challenges lie in Scope 3 emissions, particularly in raw material sourcing and downstream processes.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Iran war fallout has crushed these stocks, raising costs for raw materials, freight, and energy.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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Comfort Ero, Time, 3 Apr. 2026
Even if the raw materials for that dye were from a meadow, the colorant itself, in its liquid gold form, was carefully, lovingly synthesized.
—Literary Hub, 2 Apr. 2026
The biggest challenges lie in Scope 3 emissions, particularly in raw material sourcing and downstream processes.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 2 Apr. 2026
The Iran war fallout has crushed these stocks, raising costs for raw materials, freight, and energy.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raw material
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Scientists have taken a particular interest in Antarctica's western shelf due to its potential to cause a significant rise in sea levels.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Sullivan laid out a two-part plan to help the 5-foot-11, 180-pounder maximize his potential, starting with an offseason program to add strength.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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That includes clearing flammable materials around homes and making sure people understand evacuation plans before they're needed.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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But the interiors are more disciplined—materials used in the rebuild were meticulously chosen by architect Tomoyuki Sakakida of the Japanese design firm New Material Research Laboratory and meant to oxidize over time.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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