Definition of unprocessednext
as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining unprocessed foods that still have much of their original flavor

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Recent Examples of unprocessed Anybody with unprocessed or processed rage. Dawnie Jefferson, Refinery29, 29 Jan. 2026 The county had 7,000 unprocessed voter registrations as of last week. Saul Pink, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Jan. 2026 Thousands of former service members will be relieved of debts that accrued due to unprocessed copayments for community care. Sam Stevenson, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025 Evidence suggests that including lean, unprocessed chicken such as chicken breast may support weight management and reduce risk factors associated with diabetes and heart disease. Lindsey Desoto, Health, 13 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unprocessed
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Adjective
  • Pristine Sprays Toilet Paper Spray is a more natural, eco-friendly alternative to wet wipes.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • The Hennepin County Medical Examiner's Office has determined the cause of death to be natural.
    Jennifer Mayerle, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • School is the crucible where raw vitality encounters the collective will to impose order and control but also to bring cultural richness to lives that might otherwise remain inhibited and crude.
    Tim Parks, The New York Review of Books, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Gardeners frequently incorporate raw manure in the fall or composted manure in the spring to naturally boost soil nutrients.
    Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
Adjective
  • The researchers reported that dendrite growth dropped by up to 50 times compared to untreated zinc batteries.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Bamboo and untreated wood are popular but may crack or harbor disease if left outdoors.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Unprocessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprocessed. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.

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