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being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
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Recent Examples of untreated
The young man had cycled in and out of the justice system for years, with his symptoms recorded extensively in medical and court records but going largely untreated.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Patients whose results appear normal on another may go untreated — and suffer from prolonged hypothyroidism, which is associated with elevated cholesterol, cognitive symptoms, and increased cardiovascular risk.
—Samantha Bonsack, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
If left untreated, squamous cell carcinoma may grow deeper into the skin, causing painful symptoms and metastasizing to other parts of the body.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
If left untreated, scale can cause yellowing leaves, stunted growth, and eventually death.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 19 Feb. 2026
Patients whose results appear normal on another may go untreated — and suffer from prolonged hypothyroidism, which is associated with elevated cholesterol, cognitive symptoms, and increased cardiovascular risk.
—Samantha Bonsack, STAT, 18 Feb. 2026
If left untreated, squamous cell carcinoma may grow deeper into the skin, causing painful symptoms and metastasizing to other parts of the body.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026
If left untreated, scale can cause yellowing leaves, stunted growth, and eventually death.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 15 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untreated
Adjective
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While unprocessed fuel remains dangerous for approximately 100,000 years, partitioning and recycling via ADS can reduce that window to just 300 years.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Feb. 2026
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The record, 43-day government shutdown last fall furloughed IRS employees who had been working through that list of unprocessed items, and also affected the agency’s hiring plans.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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La Sultana’s signature hammam also includes an extra body mask step after exfoliation, comprising a choice of either Moroccan Argan oil or natural Ghassoul clay sourced from the Atlas mountains.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Feb. 2026
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Moskito Island, just across from Necker Island, offers natural beauty surrounded by clear blue waters, with luxurious estates available for guest buyouts.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The pair would go on to record a total of 14 albums through 1973, with Lavoe’s talents for improvisation complementing Colón’s raw, aggressive trombone.—
Andrea Flores,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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Bathroom towels touch our face and body, while the kitchen towel is for counters where pet bowls were prepped or raw food was handled.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
21 Feb. 2026
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Plans include transitioning to eco-conscious mattresses and bedding, sourcing in-room products—such as soaps and linens—from local makers and sustainable brands, and working with specialist landscapers to preserve native plants and reduce water use.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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Shittu was accompanied to the club by his younger brother, Fawaz Shittu, to celebrate a friend’s birthday a day before their mother was due to arrive for a visit from their native Nigeria.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Untreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untreated. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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