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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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3
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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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 index for food at home rose 2.4% over the last year, led by a 27.3% increase for eggs, a 12.7% hike for roasted coffee and an increase of at least 10% for uncooked ground beef and condiments.—
Ty Roush,
Forbes.com,
15 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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In 2014, Hudson gave a chilling performance as psychic Stevie in the horror film The Pact II.—
Zoey Lyttle,
People.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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And that has had a chilling effect on taking risks, especially since shows have gotten more and more expensive.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
7 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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In the opening segment, Andrea begins to believe that she is cursed, being haunted by an entity that’s invisible to the naked eye, but can be captured on video or in photos.—
Scott Phillips,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Four of these planets—Mercury, Venus, Jupiter, and Saturn—can be seen with the naked eye, while Uranus and Neptune will be visible through a very strong pair of skywatching binoculars or a backyard telescope.—
Gretchen Rundorff,
Wired News,
6 Aug. 2025
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For brands, this represents a rare opportunity to lead cultural change while building competitive advantage.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Aug. 2025
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Taylor Swift has made a rare media appearance on New Heights, the podcast hosted by NFL players Travis and Jason Kelce.—
Walden Green,
Pitchfork,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Raw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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