Definition of unprocessednext
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 An unprocessed salt like Oryx Desert Salt retains the trace minerals that occur from its natural source. — Connie Etemadi, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 Finally, Pure Audio Mode provides an unprocessed stereo output via independent left and right channels for anyone who needs full post-production control. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 Its advocates preach the environmental and emotional benefits of natural burials and encourage mourners to bear witness to a corpse in its unprocessed state before it is borne away to a funeral home. — John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026 What To Prioritize Instead To support your heart health, Rozanski recommends focusing on healthy, unprocessed sources of protein, such as fish, poultry, and lean cuts of red meat, as well as a variety of plant proteins. — Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 23 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unprocessed
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  • For Miraval The Red Sea, Foster + Partners architects have designed 180 guest rooms, suites, and villas with biophilic shapes and natural materials, allowing the accommodations to seamlessly fit into the landscape.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Toxins were found in all types of cat food — wet, dry and air- or freeze-dried — even in products labeled as natural and nutritionally superior, according to the analysis released Friday.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • Some businesses started selling marijuana under the theory that raw marijuana’s THC is in a form called THC-A, which only turns into impairing delta-9 when heated or burned.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Rebuilding skilled trades For 39 years Barra’s father was a diemaker at GM—building the industrial tooling to turn raw metal into auto parts.
    — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
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  • The microscopic structures increased the surface area available for lithium deposition to around four times that of untreated flat copper foil.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Left untreated, severe dengue can kill up to 10% of patients.
    — Andrés Henao, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Unprocessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprocessed. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

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