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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
Adults can have an unhealthy relationship with social media, but Zicherman says that children and younger users may be particularly vulnerable.
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2026
And, the study says, that trend is unhealthy.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Whereas a health care professional may push back against a desire for unhealthy or rapid weight loss and advise you what really works, an algorithm is more likely to just tell you how to do it.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
If left on the tree, these unhealthy branches can become a breeding ground for pests and diseases.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
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Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 24 Mar. 2026
And, the study says, that trend is unhealthy.
—John C. Moritz, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Whereas a health care professional may push back against a desire for unhealthy or rapid weight loss and advise you what really works, an algorithm is more likely to just tell you how to do it.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN Money, 16 Mar. 2026
If left on the tree, these unhealthy branches can become a breeding ground for pests and diseases.
—Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 10 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhealthy
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Trump’s populist allies have learned that their most poisonous ideas have a potent audience.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Here’s a guide to nine common indoor plants that are poisonous to pets, along with the symptoms every pet owner should recognize.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
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Community members and city leaders say the combination of narrow streets, heavy foot traffic and frequent parking maneuvers can create dangerous conditions.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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Assault with a dangerous weapon on a person 60 or older.—
Colleen Cronin,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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That leaves a sicker, older, more expensive pool of enrollees, which pushes up premiums for everyone.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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As a result, many began calling in sick or quitting entirely.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Researchers have found that athletes experience emotional abuse — a toxic pattern of verbal attacks, manipulation and/or controlling actions — more than any other form of harm.—
Julia Haney,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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In short, many regions in Los Angeles County and all across Southern California have been dealing with lead and other toxic metals in their soil for years, even decades, that are not sourced from fires.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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The permit exempts SpaceX from having to follow some regulations pertaining to the packaging and labeling of hazardous materials, specifically, the lithium ion batteries that are installed on Starship parts.—
Brandon Lingle,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Mar. 2026
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Far more hazardous weapons have been made, used, and disposed of in the past.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Bernadine appeared to be useless—or, worse, a potential double agent.—
David D. Kirkpatrick,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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This is very bad for our health.—
Peter D'Oench,
CBS News,
30 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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Critics warn that private assets are risky, complex and opaque.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, the approach is highly risky, requires intensive hospital care, and could risk cancer in the long term.—
Paige Bruton,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Unhealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhealthy. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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