as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
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Recent Examples of untreated
Even though treatments were available at the time, researchers wanted to observe the effects of the disease when untreated.
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Left untreated, sepsis can lead to organ failure, tissue damage requiring amputation, septic shock and death.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Left untreated, those conditions can cause harm or death for the pregnant person and the fetus.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists support the use of acetaminophen as one of a just a few options to treat pain and fever, which can be harmful when left untreated, according to its website.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
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Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Left untreated, sepsis can lead to organ failure, tissue damage requiring amputation, septic shock and death.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
Left untreated, those conditions can cause harm or death for the pregnant person and the fetus.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 25 Sep. 2025
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists support the use of acetaminophen as one of a just a few options to treat pain and fever, which can be harmful when left untreated, according to its website.
—Beth Warren, Nashville Tennessean, 25 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untreated
Adjective
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The El Segundo refinery, built in 1911, processes 276,000 barrels of crude oil daily, the company said on its website.—
Hanna Park,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The El Segundo oil refinery is capable of refining 290,000 barrels of crude oil per day, Chevron says on its website, and its primary products are gasoline, jet and diesel.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Amid mass reticence, An Unfinished Film is an essential yet incomplete outlet for unprocessed trauma.—
Yangyang Cheng,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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Aids in Weight Management The Okinawa diet consists of whole, unprocessed foods, which are high in fiber and low in calories.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Many drugs, enzymes, catalysts, and other chemicals of incalculable value were first identified in natural samples.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Oct. 2025
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The business focuses on natural beekeeping practices and manufactures products made with beeswax and honey such as lip balm, beard oil, candles, solid perfume, lotions, paw balm for dogs and cotton candy as well as a wide variety of raw honey.—
Janice Phelan,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Tuchel’s other contenders at centre-back are raw as well.—
Rob Tanner,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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In more severe cases, the skin may crack, ooze, scab or become raw and extremely uncomfortable.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Bad Bunny then delivered some heartfelt remarks in his native tongue, offering thanks to those who are genuinely excited for his upcoming Super Bowl performance.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
5 Oct. 2025
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What’s less important to a climate-resilient garden is solely growing native plants.—
Mike Irvine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Untreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untreated. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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