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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
In other words, many reforms can help the average player more than the union’s unhealthy fixation with rare $100 million contracts.
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Paul Bledsoe, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
Forests grow unhealthy and vulnerable to wildfire.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
My vet has never suggested that my 3-year-old cat is unhealthy other than being overweight at 18 pounds.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Consumer groups say wage advances can be riddled with fees and in some cases, similar to payday loans, can lead America’s most vulnerable workers into an unhealthy debt spiral.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
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Paul Bledsoe, Baltimore Sun, 2 Mar. 2026
Forests grow unhealthy and vulnerable to wildfire.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
My vet has never suggested that my 3-year-old cat is unhealthy other than being overweight at 18 pounds.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2026
Consumer groups say wage advances can be riddled with fees and in some cases, similar to payday loans, can lead America’s most vulnerable workers into an unhealthy debt spiral.
—Cheryl Winokur Munk, CNBC, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhealthy
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And in Season 11, before the game even started, castaways hiked 11 miles through the Guatemalan jungle—a 24-hour trek in 100-degree heat that resulted in one collapse, one biceps tear, one vomiting spell, and one puncture wound from a poisonous tree barb.—
Kristen Geil,
Outside,
24 Feb. 2026
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This was always a question of what happens to this friend group when there’s a poisonous dynamic at the center?—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Feb. 2026
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Standard sensors like cameras and lidar often fail in heavy rain, thick fog, or low light, creating dangerous blind spots.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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But, even a light glaze can be highly dangerous when driving.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
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What’s really sick is how much sense the outcome makes.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
2 Mar. 2026
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Other things that can make your pet sick include raisins, ibuprofen and pennies.—
Jane Sykes,
Washington Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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From invasive species to blooms with toxic compounds, these are the six perennial flowers our gardening experts warn against.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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There’s good that can come from that — the engagement, the creativity — but some bad too, like when things get toxic.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Large equipment can be hazardous to operate safely, and a large stump can outmatch a large skid steer.—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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Several people wearing hazardous materials gear walking into a home in Irvine where FBI officials are investigating suspicious materials that were found at a home laboratory.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Knicks were held to less than 100 points for only the seventh time and had their fourth-worst three-point shooting performance of the season, going eight for 34.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Pacers have the second-worst record in the NBA, 1 ½ games better than Sacramento.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Mar. 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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What enables someone to engage in this type of physically risky – even life-threatening – behavior?—
Catherine A. Sanderson,
The Conversation,
3 Mar. 2026
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Stock market volatility now makes traditional investing risky and unpredictable.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Unhealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhealthy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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