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 On top of that, raw, unprocessed wool has yet one more perk that’s easy to overlook. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 20 July 2026 More than 35 percent of ballots in Los Angeles County remain unprocessed. — Matt Klink, Oc Register, 10 June 2026 In California’s primary election, held June 2, thousands of ballots remain unprocessed according to the state’s ballot-tracking website. — Kiara Moore, The Washington Examiner, 7 June 2026 Researchers also recently found that a higher intake of unprocessed meat may protect against dementia in older people who have a variant of a certain gene. — Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unprocessed
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Adjective
  • Inspired by this natural technique, the development tackles a fundamental challenge in aerial robotics.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • When men receive testosterone externally, the body typically reduces — or even stops — its natural sperm production.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Lately, he’s also been drawn to Johnny Cash and his raw depictions of working-class struggles.
    — Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Gabi is trying to prove that Sal somehow put raw chicken in Gabi’s friend’s locker, and Sal is trying to deflect.
    — Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Thoughts of suicide can touch anyone, regardless of age, background or circumstance, and they’re often tied to mental health conditions that go unrecognized or untreated.
    — Courtney Marx, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The coating is designed to remain effective after stamping, potentially allowing manufacturers to remove some processing steps used with untreated aluminum.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026

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“Unprocessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprocessed. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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