Thesaurus results for RAW MATERIAL

raw material

noun

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 Zimbabwe’s local processing drive is part of a broader trend across the continent to capture more value from raw materials. —

semafor.com, 22 June 2026 The ceremony took place near the town of La Hormiga which is surrounded by vast fields of coca bushes, the raw material for cocaine that the Border Commandos export. —

John Otis, NPR, 21 June 2026 Training a frontier model on it was hard and expensive, but the raw material existed before the first engineer showed up. —

Robert J. Szczerba, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The company operates its own dedicated HBADA TECH LAB, focusing on user-centric health research, core technology, and premium raw materials. —

New Atlas, 19 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for raw material

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Noun

This kind of shallow quake is typically felt more intensely and carries greater potential for surface damage.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
There's a potential for arm wrestles and camaraderie at some point.

— Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 25 June 2026

Definition of potential

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There are also several design iterations, like options with awnings over the front door or skylights, as well as different materials, including cotton.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
This pair is made from organic cotton and spandex, creating a comfortable material that moves with you.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026