as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
unprocessed foods that still have much of their original flavor
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Recent Examples of unprocessed
Thousands of former service members will be relieved of debts that accrued due to unprocessed copayments for community care.
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Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Evidence suggests that including lean, unprocessed chicken such as chicken breast may support weight management and reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Raw honey is honey in its most unprocessed state and contains what would otherwise be filtered out or inactivated by heat, like antioxidants, enzymes, pollen, and microbes.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The mechanism that agricultural commissioners for Yuba and Sutter counties have at their disposal to curb theft is the annual walnut-buying period that establishes time frames and documentation requirements for buying and selling unprocessed walnuts.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025
Evidence suggests that including lean, unprocessed chicken such as chicken breast may support weight management and reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease.
—Lindsey Desoto, Health, 13 Nov. 2025
Raw honey is honey in its most unprocessed state and contains what would otherwise be filtered out or inactivated by heat, like antioxidants, enzymes, pollen, and microbes.
—Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 6 Nov. 2025
The mechanism that agricultural commissioners for Yuba and Sutter counties have at their disposal to curb theft is the annual walnut-buying period that establishes time frames and documentation requirements for buying and selling unprocessed walnuts.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 31 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprocessed
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Head’s up—the property is designed to get you out of the rooms and enjoying Baja’s natural wonders, or even the property’s own amenities like the spa, infinity pool, and the open-air common area known as the living room (hammocks, rattan lounge pillows).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Mar. 2026
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Ajimal noted that mills are exploring fibers like pineapple, banana, soy, ramie and silk blends—alternatives that offer various natural properties, promote recyclability and even biodegradability—though they’re being adopted at a much slower pace.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Mar. 2026
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Few places exemplify the raw, untamed beauty of Ireland’s west coast as this natural wonder set along what’s known as the country’s Wild Atlantic Way.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 Mar. 2026
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Described by the band as one of their most raw and uncompromising records yet, DEAR GOD was built around diaristic songwriting, vulnerability and artistic freedom.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
14 Mar. 2026
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Towns along the lower river have expressed concern that, untreated, hydrilla could reverse 70 years of environmental progress that has made the river a $1 billion contributor to the state economy.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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These species can find refuge in untreated corners, then spread again once eradication and prevention efforts let up.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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“Unprocessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprocessed. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.
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