as in filthy
not sanitary and likely to cause disease
working under unsanitary conditions The bathroom facilities were unsanitary.
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Recent Examples of unsanitary
Three Arlington restaurants were temporarily closed and another establishment failed after inspectors found roaches and unsanitary conditions during the August 17-30 health inspections, according to data from the city and compiled by the Star-Telegram.
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
The circumstances in Sacramento mirror similar reports across the country that immigrants are being kept inside overcrowded and unsanitary offices for multiple days.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Critics—who include Democrats, civil rights groups and environmentalists—have said detainees at the facility are forced to endure unsafe, unsanitary and inhumane living conditions and that Alligator Alcatraz defies environmental laws.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
This isn't just unsanitary—the buildup of crud could eventually interfere with your mixer's moving parts.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
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Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Sep. 2025
The circumstances in Sacramento mirror similar reports across the country that immigrants are being kept inside overcrowded and unsanitary offices for multiple days.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Critics—who include Democrats, civil rights groups and environmentalists—have said detainees at the facility are forced to endure unsafe, unsanitary and inhumane living conditions and that Alligator Alcatraz defies environmental laws.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
This isn't just unsanitary—the buildup of crud could eventually interfere with your mixer's moving parts.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsanitary
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Trying to expose the trafficking, abuse, and the filthy networks that protect the wealthy and powerful puts you in danger.—
Khaleda Rahman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Unitree claims that the G1 is made to handle difficult, filthy, and repetitive jobs in a variety of settings, including at homes, factories, and hospitals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Established under the Carter administration in 1980 and now largely funded through dedicated taxes reinstated by the Biden administration’s infrastructure law, the Superfund program is used for clearing up polluted land and handling environmental crises such as oil spills and natural disasters.—
David Lightman,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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The river will still become polluted after heavy rainfalls due to runoff from the streets and flushing of city sewage systems.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Health inspectors found two visibly soiled wiping cloths on the preparation table surface.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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But even with the most enthusiastic upcycling, so much fast fashion cannot be repurposed—discolored or torn polyester, or soiled underwear.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
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Its dual-tank water system keeps clean and dirty water separate, while the multi-surface brush roll handles sealed hard floors and rugs.—
Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Use a toothbrush to scrub the extra-dirty spots or a scrub brush to refresh an entire piece of furniture before using a microfiber cloth to remove lingering soap bubbles.—
Lauren Wicks,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The sign — fixed high on the outside wall of the black and red painted concrete block building — was to be removed before demolition and donated to the Wisconsin Black Historical Society/ Museum under the requirements of the demolition contract.—
Mary Spicuzza,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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As Tom tells Robbie to put his gun down, the screen goes black.—
Grace Byron,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The company issued the recall because the shrimp may have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions whereby they may have become contaminated with cesium-137 (Cs-137).—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Sep. 2025
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Employees were observed to only sanitize their gloved hands after touching insanitary surfaces and then resumed touching RTE food and various food contact surfaces.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Between the messy decline of solar cycle 25 and the possibility of a dramatic last gasp, aurora hunters may still have their best nights ahead.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Ceiling Fixtures Most people don't climb up a ladder to dust ceiling fixtures, so this is going to be a messy job.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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But, true to the chaotic and improvisational nature of his medium, the screening was delayed by about 25 minutes as Speed wrapped things up and attendees were corralled to their seats with buckets of kettle corn and hard Topo Chicos.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
5 Oct. 2025
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Some have turned chaotic, with protesters clashing with authorities.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Unsanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsanitary. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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