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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
Its first installment, 2024’s Memoirs in Armour, was concerned with all manner of death, from the physical end guaranteed to us to the emotional flattening that can result from untreated mental health issues.
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Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
When Kendi began experiencing slight cloudiness in her right eye, veterinarians identified the issue head-on — cataracts, a condition that clouds the eye's lens and can lead to blindness if left untreated.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Sarsour has Type 2 diabetes and his blood sugar levels aren't being consistently checked, putting him at risk of organ failure or death if left untreated, his attorneys told a federal judge on Monday.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
New World screwworm larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, creating severe wounds that can be fatal if left untreated.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 6 June 2026
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Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 10 June 2026
When Kendi began experiencing slight cloudiness in her right eye, veterinarians identified the issue head-on — cataracts, a condition that clouds the eye's lens and can lead to blindness if left untreated.
—Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Sarsour has Type 2 diabetes and his blood sugar levels aren't being consistently checked, putting him at risk of organ failure or death if left untreated, his attorneys told a federal judge on Monday.
—ABC News, 8 June 2026
New World screwworm larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, creating severe wounds that can be fatal if left untreated.
—Yun Li, CNBC, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untreated
Adjective
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More than 35 percent of ballots in Los Angeles County remain unprocessed.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
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In California’s primary election, held June 2, thousands of ballots remain unprocessed according to the state’s ballot-tracking website.—
Kiara Moore,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2026
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One of the simplest ways, Crum said, is embracing the stress and then utilizing the body’s natural response.—
Rustin Dodd,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Reflective finishes, whether incorporated through furniture details, lighting, or accessories, help amplify both natural and artificial light, while adding visual depth.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
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But groups like Cortis and KiiiKiii have embraced an adventurous sense of musical weirdness, opting for raw energy and slightly messy concepts meant to entice potential fans by giving them something different.—
Jae-Ha Kim,
Rolling Stone,
8 Dec. 2025
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Instead, the Bulls took a flier on raw 18-year-old forward Noa Essengue, a long-term developmental project who's already done for the year due to a season-ending shoulder surgery.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
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Food and drink The culinary program—overseen by Chef Eduard Alonso Méndez, a native Costa Rican who was trained in Madrid—is perhaps Play Cativo’s most impressive offering.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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In the tradition of the Fortune 500, our editorial team has ranked the most influential companies and protocols in the digital asset ecosystem from crypto-native pioneers like Coinbase and Uniswap to Wall Street giants like JPMorgan and BlackRock.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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“Untreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untreated. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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