as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
unprocessed foods that still have much of their original flavor
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Recent Examples of unprocessed
Cacao beans, the raw unprocessed ingredient used to make chocolate, can only grow in tropical regions that are 20 degrees north and south of the equator.
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Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
There are also processed soy foods, which undergo extensive manufacturing and are typically less nutritious than unprocessed soy foods.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
Eating whole, unprocessed food can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
—Sarah Bonnema, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
Typically, healthy, unprocessed foods, such as lean meats, fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts, quinoa, popcorn, low-fat dairy products, and more, will be the most satisfying.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
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Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2025
There are also processed soy foods, which undergo extensive manufacturing and are typically less nutritious than unprocessed soy foods.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 13 May 2025
Eating whole, unprocessed food can reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease.
—Sarah Bonnema, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025
Typically, healthy, unprocessed foods, such as lean meats, fruits and vegetables, legumes, nuts, quinoa, popcorn, low-fat dairy products, and more, will be the most satisfying.
—Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 9 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unprocessed
Adjective
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The government’s finances are highly sensitive to fluctuations in crude prices, with oil and gas earnings making up around 30% of federal revenues in 2024, according Heli Simola, senior economist at the Bank of Finland.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Oil producers’ group OPEC+ decided to up its production levels despite weak crude prices, in what is being seen as a bid to hold on to its market share in a tough economic environment.—
Gaurav Sharma,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Biologic dressings help to temporarily cover wounds and support the natural healing process, essentially aiding in either the wound healing on its own or preparing it for a surgical treatment to close it.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
2 June 2025
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Her runway debut made a powerful case for natural beauty, nostalgic glamour, and Black women as the blueprint.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Research has linked eating 80 to 100 grams of these greens (two to three cups raw or half a cup cooked) daily with a 25% lower risk of overall mortality and a slower rate of cognitive decline with age.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
6 June 2025
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The company imports raw ingredients, packaging materials and some finished products into the U.S. from China.—
Aishwarya Venugopal,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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The untreated ectopic pregnancy resulted in one of her fallopian tubes rupturing.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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While most ovarian cysts are completely harmless, there is a small chance that complications could arise if larger cysts are left untreated.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
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“Unprocessed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unprocessed. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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