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as in poisonous
bad for the well-being of the body
we knew that the junk food at the carnival was unhealthy, but it tasted so good!
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as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
criticism of the military dictatorship has proved to be unhealthy for several of that nation's journalists
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as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
she's been unhealthy for almost a week now
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Recent Examples of unhealthy
The mental and physical health implications of these products are illustrated through youth experiencing heartburn, dehydration, nausea, and developing body dysmorphia and unhealthy weight-control behaviors.
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Jad Abdel Nour, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
While too much unhealthy fat can raise health risks, healthy fats are essential for energy, hormone balance, and heart health.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap are also involved in a major federal trial in the Northern District of California involving similar claims that the companies misled consumers and built defective apps with features that fostered unhealthy and addictive behaviors in teens and children.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 4 May 2026
However, Hersha alleged that Regina and Paul's relationship was unhealthy, and they were separated by 2001.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
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Jad Abdel Nour, Hartford Courant, 4 May 2026
While too much unhealthy fat can raise health risks, healthy fats are essential for energy, hormone balance, and heart health.
—Vanessa Caceres, Verywell Health, 4 May 2026
Meta, YouTube, TikTok and Snap are also involved in a major federal trial in the Northern District of California involving similar claims that the companies misled consumers and built defective apps with features that fostered unhealthy and addictive behaviors in teens and children.
—Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 4 May 2026
However, Hersha alleged that Regina and Paul's relationship was unhealthy, and they were separated by 2001.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhealthy
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Hydrangeas are poisonous to dogs and cats.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 May 2026
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Restoring the balance of the humors through profusely bleeding the patient or inducing vomiting or diarrhea with the poisonous plant hellebore.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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Battista and Tucker are two of the most dangerous hitters in the state.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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If Iran gets away with charging any kind of toll or fee for passing through it, that principle is shot, and that is a dangerous thing.—
Eliot A. Cohen,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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The virus was first detected by health officials in Johannesburg, South Africa on May 2 after a British man became sick and was taken into intensive care, 21 days after another passenger had died.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
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This spread is usually limited to people who have close contact with a sick person.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Northern India already has some of the world’s most polluted air, created by a toxic mix of vehicle and industrial emissions, crop residue burning, and construction dust.—
Ayushi Shah,
CNN Money,
9 May 2026
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Veterinarians recommend knowing which flowers are toxic, which are safer for pets and what to do if exposure happens.—
Taneia Surles,
USA Today,
9 May 2026
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The building where the fire broke out has 107 housing code violations, including 39 that are considered immediately hazardous, building records show.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
5 May 2026
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As wildfires get more extreme, agency personnel have less time to reduce vegetation, known as hazardous fuels work, which sets the stage for even bigger blazes.—
Lauren Sommer,
NPR,
4 May 2026
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Fast forward to mid-May, and the Astros are, well, bad.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has resulted in the loss of nearly a billion barrels of oil, with the shortage growing worse every day the sea lane remains closed.—
Azhar Sukri,
CNBC,
10 May 2026
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The soil may contain pathogens, pesticides and other unhealthful things.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The change comes amid concerns about fireworks causing unhealthful air.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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His incredulity about their increasingly risky adventures—this is the one that involves a Pontiac Fiero in outer space—becomes one of the film’s running gags.—
Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
29 Apr. 2026
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Pakistan has become one of the most consequential players in the Iran war, taking on a risky mediation role that draws on its ties with Tehran while keeping its financial lifeline with the Gulf intact.—
Mohammed Sergie,
semafor.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Unhealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhealthy. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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