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
Cacao beans, the raw unprocessed ingredient used to make chocolate, can only grow in tropical regions that are 20 degrees north and south of the equator.
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Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
There are also processed soy foods, which undergo extensive manufacturing and are typically less nutritious than unprocessed soy foods.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
Eating whole, unprocessed food can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
—Sarah Bonnema, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
Typically, healthy, unprocessed foods, such as lean meats, fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts, quinoa, popcorn, low-fat dairy products, and more, will be the most satisfying.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
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Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
There are also processed soy foods, which undergo extensive manufacturing and are typically less nutritious than unprocessed soy foods.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
Eating whole, unprocessed food can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
—Sarah Bonnema, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
Typically, healthy, unprocessed foods, such as lean meats, fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts, quinoa, popcorn, low-fat dairy products, and more, will be the most satisfying.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprocessed
Adjective
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The government’s finances are highly sensitive to fluctuations in crude prices, with oil and gas earnings making up around 30% of federal revenues in 2024, according Heli Simola, senior economist at the Bank of Finland.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Oil producers’ group OPEC+ decided to up its production levels despite weak crude prices, in what is being seen as a bid to hold on to its market share in a tough economic environment.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Clustering containers in a way that utilizes varying plant types and heights in a way that mimics the verticality of natural habits isn’t strictly about aesthetics.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 June 2025
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Melton is a natural center fielder, but the team is more than comfortable playing him in either corner.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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LuPone felt at home with Mamet’s dialogue; its raw aggression gave language to her own.—
Michael Schulman,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
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Offerings include raw preparations that highlight the freshness of their seafood, like the shrimp ceviche served with Zapps, and cooked items like the po’boys made with fish fried straight out of the case.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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If left untreated, MASH can also progress to cirrhosis and liver cancer.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
24 May 2025
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An errant drop or smear of Vaseline can ruin clothes and other fabric goods, especially if left untreated.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 May 2025
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“Unprocessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprocessed. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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