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
Alongside its strategic geopolitical position, Greenland is known for an abundance of untapped raw materials, from oil and gas reserves to critical mineral deposits and a treasure trove of rare earth elements.
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The decline in the measure reflected producers drawing down their raw materials inventories at the fastest rate since October 2024.
—Reade Pickert Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
Economists warned that this approach would hurtdomestic manufacturing by raising the price of raw materials.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Independent energy analyst Rachel Ziemba, who agrees major oil companies may hesitate, also notes that declines in the price of crude – the raw material for consumer products like gasoline – are often not fully passed on to consumers.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 8 Jan. 2026
The decline in the measure reflected producers drawing down their raw materials inventories at the fastest rate since October 2024.
—Reade Pickert Bloomberg, Arkansas Online, 6 Jan. 2026
Economists warned that this approach would hurtdomestic manufacturing by raising the price of raw materials.
—Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2026
Independent energy analyst Rachel Ziemba, who agrees major oil companies may hesitate, also notes that declines in the price of crude – the raw material for consumer products like gasoline – are often not fully passed on to consumers.
—Andrea Riquier, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for raw material
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Some said their businesses aren’t relevant to the bubble concerns, while others expressed optimism about AI’s potential and said they are focused on building products that show it.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
10 Jan. 2026
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SuperSoft Fleece Half-Zip Marrying the roominess of a classic zip-up with the sophistication of a collared shirt, this style is all about relaxation thanks to the stretchy Tencel modal, spandex, and polyester-blend material.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Jan. 2026
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Helaine Williams,
Arkansas Online,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Raw material.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw%20material. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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