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as in underdeveloped
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as in uncultivated
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Recent Examples of undeveloped
Padre Island National Seashore is the longest stretch of undeveloped barrier island in the world, and the seemingly infinite sprawl of land and sea engulfs the senses and feels like full immersion in seaside nature.
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Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
Additionally, Southwest Fort Worth has vast undeveloped land and areas not yet annexed into the city, presenting an opportunity to shape future growth thoughtfully.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Shaw took a deliberately analog approach to the production, choosing not just to document the events on 16mm film, but using undeveloped film stock from decades ago to evoke a much earlier era of Olympic sports coverage.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2025
In addition, Soviet and Ukrainian geoscientists identified deposits of lithium and rare earth metals that remain undeveloped.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
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Mariah Tyler, Travel + Leisure, 8 Mar. 2025
Additionally, Southwest Fort Worth has vast undeveloped land and areas not yet annexed into the city, presenting an opportunity to shape future growth thoughtfully.
—Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2025
Shaw took a deliberately analog approach to the production, choosing not just to document the events on 16mm film, but using undeveloped film stock from decades ago to evoke a much earlier era of Olympic sports coverage.
—Matthew Carey, Deadline, 15 Mar. 2025
In addition, Soviet and Ukrainian geoscientists identified deposits of lithium and rare earth metals that remain undeveloped.
—Scott L. Montgomery, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeveloped
Adjective
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The children all had a variety of birth defects, including missing or underdeveloped fingers, clubbed feet, heart defects, eye problems and skin conditions, per The Times.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The entire harassment subplot is underdeveloped, taking a back seat to typical medical drama.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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After bushwhacking through uncultivated wilderness, the ground team found the woman, the Coast Guard said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2024
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Heathcliff Heaths are areas of open, uncultivated land.—
Anna Moeslein,
Parents,
22 July 2024
Adjective
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Lots of traditional gym staples (like squats, lunges, or presses) involve the sagittal plane, or forward and backward motion.—
Jenny McCoy,
SELF,
2 May 2025
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And something did go wrong ... for Pugh, at least, whose batons kept getting caught on the concrete ledge above her, yanking her backward every time.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
2 May 2025
Adjective
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Spanning a whopping 471 acres, this private wildlife preserve blends untamed adventure with creature comforts—and yes, that includes actual creatures.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2025
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Devil May Cry has this raw, untamed cool that most video games can’t touch.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Inspired by a relaxed attitude, stoner lawn art might include whimsical sculptures, overgrown patches shaped into fun patterns, or even personal art projects involving colorful objects and repurposed materials.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
7 May 2025
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Due to overgrown vegetation and unsafe building conditions, a large part of the site was not accessible at the time of the original cost estimates, a district spokeswoman said.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
Adjective
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Judging by the untended blisters on his knuckles and palms, however, Enzo doesn’t show much aptitude for it — to the extent that his supervisor drives the boy home one day to speak with his parents, surprised to discover that Enzo lives in a posh home with ocean views and a private pool.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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After you're finished, dry the walls completely with your clean towels, being careful to avoid water streaks or soggy spots left untended.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Pockets of time when most parents are homebound are now ripe for spontaneous hangouts, especially because their kids can entertain one another.—
Rhaina Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2025
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But most mutations are acquired — from lifestyle, environmental exposures, or spontaneous errors during cell division.—
Jesse Pines,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Supercross is a spectacular form of dirt-bike racing played out in stadiums, with wild jumps, eye-widening speeds and battling competition.—
Jonathan Hawkins,
CNN Money,
9 May 2025
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Choose from a variety of wild Alaskan crab legs or domestic crab claws.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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“Undeveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeveloped. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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