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Recent Examples of untouched
New and familiar species Past the web of tight spaces sat an untouched series of caves, where researchers uncovered numerous rare species in addition to others never seen before.
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Trump has said that the bombing of Kharg Island, a centerpiece of Iran’s energy infrastructure, completely destroyed the island’s military sites, though oil facilities were conspicuously untouched.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
The remote island chain in Lake Superior offers a scenic getaway for backpackers and those who want to immerse themselves in untouched forests.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, some airports have been largely untouched by the effects of the latest shutdown.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
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Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026
Trump has said that the bombing of Kharg Island, a centerpiece of Iran’s energy infrastructure, completely destroyed the island’s military sites, though oil facilities were conspicuously untouched.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 24 Mar. 2026
The remote island chain in Lake Superior offers a scenic getaway for backpackers and those who want to immerse themselves in untouched forests.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, some airports have been largely untouched by the effects of the latest shutdown.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untouched
Adjective
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Learning to live substance-free and unaltered can be a new and terrifying concept.—
Emma Fenske,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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Woodard says the situation quickly escalated after two unaltered female dogs were left outdoors, allowing male dogs to find and mate with the females.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Today, night-sky photographers are using imagery to showcase the unspoiled night sky—a scene many didn’t even realize was possible.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Outside,
16 Mar. 2026
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There are 30 miles of paved biking trails to ride, wildlife to be discovered at Heron Park Nature Center, and lots of unspoiled sands to explore.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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One soldier was unharmed and 57 military personnel were rescued and evacuated from the crash site.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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The victim, who was physically unharmed, was able to escape and contact authorities.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, which is leading the investigation, said investigators will analyze the plane’s cockpit and flight data recorders, which were recovered from the wreck undamaged.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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The church’s parsonage also appeared to be undamaged, and no one was home at the time, according to the post.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Peter Suder scored five of his 13 points in overtime for Miami (31-0, 18-0 Mid-American), which became the first team to complete an unblemished regular season since Gonzaga in 2021.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 Mar. 2026
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The individual accolades, while on par with their unblemished regular-season record, have not defined these Pioneers, who went 11-17 one season ago.—
Ryan Curry,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Always use pure, uncontaminated wood ash and test your soil pH before adding.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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On select nights, follow dinner or drinks with a visit to the adjacent observatory and enjoy uncontaminated views of the galaxy.—
Laura Itzkowitz,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Still, every few minutes, a treasure hunter finds an unsullied remnant and places it in a tote bag or basket for safe keeping.—
Lois K. Solomon,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2026
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With almost 13 million acres of the world’s most biodiverse rain forest, rich with jaguars, hummingbirds, and 2,000 butterfly species (take that, Costa Rica), plus some 1,800 miles of unsullied coastline, this country is poised for a tourism boom.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The characters, as shot by cinematographer Cedric Cheung-Lau, organically occupy these spaces, like the jungle or sea caves, which often feel otherworldly in their untainted beauty.—
Carlos Aguilar,
IndieWire,
20 Mar. 2026
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The judge instead asked for more evidence that the money was untainted.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Untouched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untouched. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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