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being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
untreated wool
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Recent Examples of untreated
If left untreated, infection can spread to joints, the heart, and the nervous system.
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Reuters, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Erythromycin eye ointment protects against gonorrhea that can be contracted during birth and potentially cause blindness if untreated.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant, also operated by the IBWC, processed less than 25 million gallons per day throughout the heatwave — leaving a significant volume of untreated wastewater flowing through unchecked.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
If left untreated, Max’s condition could lead to MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome), a type of blood cancer, and from there possibly into acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Reuters, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Erythromycin eye ointment protects against gonorrhea that can be contracted during birth and potentially cause blindness if untreated.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The South Bay International Wastewater Treatment Plant, also operated by the IBWC, processed less than 25 million gallons per day throughout the heatwave — leaving a significant volume of untreated wastewater flowing through unchecked.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
If left untreated, Max’s condition could lead to MDS (myelodysplastic syndrome), a type of blood cancer, and from there possibly into acute myeloid leukemia (AML).
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 20 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untreated
Adjective
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While unprocessed steel, aluminum and copper will still be tariffed at 50%, products made with those metals will be tariffed between 10% and 25%.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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By contrast, whole, unprocessed cuts of meat provide nutrients such as protein, iron, zinc, B vitamins, and choline, Yassine says.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Singapore Botanical Gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and one of the world's great urban green spaces, inspired everything from the color palette (soft greens, aqua blues, natural wood tones) to the botanical motifs that appear in textiles and art throughout the property.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Apr. 2026
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Though no studies have shown adverse effects from aluminum deodorants, natural deodorants sold to health-conscious consumers are generally aluminum-free.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Yellowcake is a concentrated form of uranium after impurities are removed from the raw ore.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Without this specific chemical transformation, the raw uranium mined from the ground cannot be utilized as fuel for nuclear power plants.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Mar. 2026
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All the plantings are native species.—
Molly McCrea,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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In suburban areas, priorities include planting native vegetation in yards, parks and roadside buffers and improving road crossings where animals are most at risk.—
Eve Bohnett,
The Conversation,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Untreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untreated. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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