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
What To Know Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said in a filing on Monday that more than a million applications for IDR plans remain unprocessed.
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Another group of men was assigned to do something very similar, except in this case the ultraprocessed and unprocessed diets were designed to be high in calories.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
On the morning of their first unofficial date, a rare solar eclipse is set to take place, and Hana’s dad dies, starting a chain of events that will see the teenager face not only a flood of unprocessed grief but also great pain at the hands of young boys raised under sexist ideals.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Potential downsides Despite its natural, unprocessed appeal, the Viking diet could have some nutritional downsides.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
Another group of men was assigned to do something very similar, except in this case the ultraprocessed and unprocessed diets were designed to be high in calories.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Sep. 2025
On the morning of their first unofficial date, a rare solar eclipse is set to take place, and Hana’s dad dies, starting a chain of events that will see the teenager face not only a flood of unprocessed grief but also great pain at the hands of young boys raised under sexist ideals.
—Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 15 Aug. 2025
Potential downsides Despite its natural, unprocessed appeal, the Viking diet could have some nutritional downsides.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprocessed
Adjective
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The El Segundo refinery, built in 1911, processes 276,000 barrels of crude oil daily, the company said on its website.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The El Segundo oil refinery is capable of refining 290,000 barrels of crude oil per day, Chevron says on its website, and its primary products are gasoline, jet and diesel.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Many drugs, enzymes, catalysts, and other chemicals of incalculable value were first identified in natural samples.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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The business focuses on natural beekeeping practices and manufactures products made with beeswax and honey such as lip balm, beard oil, candles, solid perfume, lotions, paw balm for dogs and cotton candy as well as a wide variety of raw honey.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tuchel’s other contenders at centre-back are raw as well.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In more severe cases, the skin may crack, ooze, scab or become raw and extremely uncomfortable.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Aqueous Cream and Bio-Oil showed little or no effect, while Strataderm and Alhydran actually reduced hydration compared to untreated skin, which was contrary to expectations.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
6 Oct. 2025
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Then mix in the signs of grieving—lethargy, loss of appetite, weight loss, destructive behavior—that, when left untreated, can lead to health complications.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Unprocessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprocessed. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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