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as in poisonous
bad for the well-being of the body
we knew that the junk food at the carnival was unhealthy, but it tasted so good!
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as in dangerous
involving potential loss or injury
criticism of the military dictatorship has proved to be unhealthy for several of that nation's journalists
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as in sick
temporarily suffering from a disorder of the body
she's been unhealthy for almost a week now
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Recent Examples of unhealthy
What To Know The Air Quality Index (AQI) is expected to reach levels that are unhealthy for sensitive groups, or the orange level, in Atlanta and surrounding areas on Friday, according to an air quality alert relayed by the National Weather Service (NWS) office in Peachtree City.
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Free radicals, which are produced in greater quantity when the body is under stress or exposed to unhealthy food and chemicals, may contribute to cancer, heart disease, liver disease, and lung disease.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
But still, people are able to purchase and smoke vapes and drink, which are also to be considered unhealthy habits.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s skinnytok, which promotes extremely thin body types, unhealthy weight loss tips, and diet culture.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
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Anna Skinner, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Free radicals, which are produced in greater quantity when the body is under stress or exposed to unhealthy food and chemicals, may contribute to cancer, heart disease, liver disease, and lung disease.
—Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 11 Sep. 2025
But still, people are able to purchase and smoke vapes and drink, which are also to be considered unhealthy habits.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 11 Sep. 2025
There’s skinnytok, which promotes extremely thin body types, unhealthy weight loss tips, and diet culture.
—wendy Wisner, Parents, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unhealthy
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Leninism, with its Bolshevik contempt for religion and family; Frantz Fanon's poisonous doctrine that violence is not only justified but the very path to human dignity; and Islamism's contempt for the West.—
Ayaan Hirsi Ali,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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The same is true at mining sites that supply the minerals essential for AI hardware, where the extraction and refining are poisonous for the local environment, writes environmental studies and public policy scholar Sophia Kalantzakos.—
Michaela Rychetska,
JSTOR Daily,
18 Sep. 2025
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Demonizing or attempting to eliminate those who think differently – literally or symbolically – has become a dangerous norm, which is all too evident in the wake of the Kirk shooting.—
Arash Javanbakht,
The Conversation,
15 Sep. 2025
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During volatile periods, this becomes especially dangerous because customer loyalty becomes more fragile and harder to rebuild.—
Talbott Roche,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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To be that sad and sick with the most blessings/privilege/opportunity/love around me was quite possibly the most confusing thing ever.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Our health care system focuses on treating sick patients.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Sep. 2025
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Their path back to congressional power runs through winning swing districts and states in the 2026 midterm elections, where a connection to a Democratic Socialist would be politically toxic.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
16 Sep. 2025
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While exposure to most of the emitted fumes — which consist of unknown quantities of neurotoxins, carbon monoxide, and other chemicals — isn't toxic, long-term exposure can lead to more serious issues.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
16 Sep. 2025
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Repetitive, low-skill and high-risk tasks such as patrolling remote sites or working in hazardous environments will be left in capable digital hands, reducing exposure risks and improving operational continuity.—
Freddy Kuo,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Hornet’s downward slash is the primary means of parrying and lining up another attack or traversing over stretches of hazardous pits.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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But what if cold plunges are actually bad for women?—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
22 Sep. 2025
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The alternative — nothing — would certainly be worse.—
ProPublica,
ProPublica,
22 Sep. 2025
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The change comes amid concerns about fireworks causing unhealthful air.—
Rong-Gong Lin II,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2025
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Health professionals encourage people to use lean cuts of meat because most of the fat in animal products is unhealthful saturated fat, which can raise the risk of heart disease and cancer.—
Bethany Thayer,
Detroit Free Press,
22 June 2024
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Instead of following that plan, Artamonov put investor money into risky short-term options, losing millions of dollars, often within days of receiving the money from investors, the indictment said.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
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The party already enjoys largely favorable maps in Maryland and Illinois, making redistricting in either state politically risky for its members and a tougher lift.—
The Hill,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Unhealthy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unhealthy. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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