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Recent Examples of uncleaned
Researchers found that uncleaned caps released about 287 microplastic particles per liter into bottled water.
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Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
Two weeks passed, and the unregulated and uncleaned bathroom descended into filth.
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Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
22 June 2025
The team found multiple uncleaned surfaces with lead levels above the EPA’s limits.
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Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
As a result, visitor centers have reduced hours, tours of popular attractions have been canceled, lines have spiraled, bathrooms may go uncleaned, habitat restoration has ceased and water has gone unchecked for toxic algae.
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Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for uncleaned
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
Two weeks passed, and the unregulated and uncleaned bathroom descended into filth.
—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
22 June 2025
The team found multiple uncleaned surfaces with lead levels above the EPA’s limits.
—
Noah Haggerty,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
As a result, visitor centers have reduced hours, tours of popular attractions have been canceled, lines have spiraled, bathrooms may go uncleaned, habitat restoration has ceased and water has gone unchecked for toxic algae.
—
Anjeanette Damon,
ProPublica,
14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncleaned
Adjective
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Place unwashed strawberries in an open container lined with paper towels to absorb excess humidity for optimal storage.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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They’re filmed in unfinished basements or drafty garages; mothers wear bulky winter coats over pajamas, their hair sometimes appearing unwashed, their desperation for a moment alone palpable.—
Sarah Levy,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Health inspectors found rodent droppings under the soda fountain and unclean traps.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 June 2026
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The tooth of the table mounted can opener was unclean with old white debris.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 15,
Sacbee.com,
15 May 2026
Adjective
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And a great bench of freelancers is making this all-American game feel dramatic, approachable, and exciting—even to filthy casuals.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
18 June 2026
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But, the freedom loving sane people of this great country came to Karoline's defense to show support, destroy the filthy LIBS and celebrate the greatest press secretary this country has ever employed.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Adjective
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It can also be transmitted through sharing personal care items (like a razor or toothbrush) or getting a tattoo or piercing from unsterilized equipment.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
21 June 2023
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The aim is to slow the spread of diseases like hepatitis C that can spread when inmates try to tattoo themselves or each other with unsterilized tools like electric motors and ballpoint pens and share contaminated needles.—
From USA TODAY Network and wire reports,
USA TODAY,
18 Apr. 2022
Adjective
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The land, unfenced, abuts a bald blackened hillside that must be public land.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Aug. 2025
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
Orlando Sentinel,
6 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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The company issued the recall because the shrimp may have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137).—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Sep. 2025
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Employees were observed to only sanitize their gloved hands after touching insanitary surfaces and then resumed touching RTE food and various food contact surfaces.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Part of me wants to contact the company and explain how disorganized and unsanitary the event felt.—
Harriette Cole,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Government inspectors repeatedly found problems at Larry Wallach’s earlier businesses, including unsafe and unsanitary conditions for his sloths, kangaroos, tigers and capybaras, according to federal and state government records obtained by Inside Climate News.—
Katie Surma,
Sun Sentinel,
19 June 2026
Adjective
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Visitors stroll from room to room, surrounded by stained glass and sacred cremains, serving witness to moving and often head-scratching performances.—
Randy McMullen,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Quick wash cycles are best for lightly soiled or musty items and small loads, not for stained or heavily used laundry.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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“Uncleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncleaned. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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