as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
untreated wool
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Recent Examples of untreated
As a result, Arbelaez said, people are increasingly collecting water closer to their homes — often in areas contaminated by untreated sewage.
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
Experts recommend switching to microplastic-free kitchen utensils made from stainless steel, untreated wood or bamboo.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Growing your own slips saves money and ensures access to untreated, organic sweet potatoes.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Preeclampsia can impair kidney and liver function, cause blood clotting problems, fluid in the lungs, seizures, and, in severe forms or when left untreated, result in maternal and infant death.
—Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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ABC News, 12 May 2026
Experts recommend switching to microplastic-free kitchen utensils made from stainless steel, untreated wood or bamboo.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 May 2026
Growing your own slips saves money and ensures access to untreated, organic sweet potatoes.
—Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 10 May 2026
Preeclampsia can impair kidney and liver function, cause blood clotting problems, fluid in the lungs, seizures, and, in severe forms or when left untreated, result in maternal and infant death.
—Tina Sturdevant, New York Times, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untreated
Adjective
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Of My Own Making opens when, after a decade of productive therapy, Burke discovers a photo of the car accident that took her beloved grandmother’s life, and thirty years of unprocessed grief and trauma come tumbling out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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And two, crude oil from the Gulf — the unprocessed stuff — is typically shipped to refineries around the world, including to significant producers of jet fuel in Asia.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Everybody was treating his performance as a natural thing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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Lake Baikal, located in southeastern Siberia, is considered one of the world’s most extraordinary natural landmarks.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Jorrel Hato and fellow 20-year-old Josh Acheampong are talented-but-raw youngsters.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Recently, marinated, raw tuna cubes sat on top of a creamy hazelnut and bean pure while a fatty pork jowl was balanced by a tart salsa verde and sprigs of purslane.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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Designed by Chilean architect Felipe Assadi, the 14 villas and main lodge, constructed from native lenga wood, are indistinguishable from the treeline at a distance, a design feature that reflects the immersive ethos at the heart of the hotel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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Before pushing off from the beach, guides explain the deep spiritual connection the kamaʻāina (native born) have with the ocean and its inhabitants.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
14 May 2026
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“Untreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untreated. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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