as in filthy
not sanitary and likely to cause disease
working under unsanitary conditions The bathroom facilities were unsanitary.
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Recent Examples of unsanitary
Traveler Options In cases of unsanitary conditions—including bedbug infestations—travelers have options for filing complaints.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
During an inspection this year, it was discovered that at least one of the bodies had been there since the inspection in March, among other unsanitary conditions, according to the report.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
The facility, operated by Homeland Security, was quickly overrun, with far too few case managers for the thousands of children that arrived, exposure to extreme weather, dust and unsanitary conditions, a 2022 inspector general report found.
—Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In the latest restaurant inspections, unsanitary practices and improper food storage lead to 12 health violations at these three Phoenix-area restaurants.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
During an inspection this year, it was discovered that at least one of the bodies had been there since the inspection in March, among other unsanitary conditions, according to the report.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
The facility, operated by Homeland Security, was quickly overrun, with far too few case managers for the thousands of children that arrived, exposure to extreme weather, dust and unsanitary conditions, a 2022 inspector general report found.
—Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In the latest restaurant inspections, unsanitary practices and improper food storage lead to 12 health violations at these three Phoenix-area restaurants.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsanitary
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Impacted national park and forest employees say fewer workers will lead to longer lines, filthy bathrooms and unsafe hiking and camping conditions at America's precious public lands.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC News,
24 Feb. 2025
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Between sweat, body oils, dust, dirt, hair, and grime, yoga mats, weights, and treadmills can get pretty filthy.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Feb. 2025
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Every Look from the 2025 Oscars Red Carpet By Vogue Based on Court of Honor, William P. Wood’s 1991 legal thriller, this Turner Network Television original movie finds Tom Selleck playing a municipal judge who pitches in to help with a government sting operation focused on nailing a dirty judge.—
Nell Beram,
Vogue,
8 Mar. 2025
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More likely, a veteran like Hill or Ford or any number of others — guys who have played a lot and know how to get the dirty work done — could fit.—
Parker Gabriel,
The Denver Post,
7 Mar. 2025
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Madison kicked off the race to the Oscars in a red custom Prada, and dabbled in haute couture in a black Schiaparelli skirt and bra set at the Gotham Awards.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
3 Mar. 2025
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She was then shown getting into a black car and being driven away.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
3 Mar. 2025
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Employees were observed to only sanitize their gloved hands after touching insanitary surfaces and then resumed touching RTE food and various food contact surfaces.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
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In a civil complaint filed Sept. 27 in federal court, authorities allege that Rizo Lopez Foods violated the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act at the company’s facility in Modesto by manufacturing and distributing food products that have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Oct. 2024
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In recent weeks, there has been a lot of uncertainty about which star could win the women’s Elimination Chamber, but even with some messy booking muddying the women’s division, one outcome in Toronto makes the most sense.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes,
1 Mar. 2025
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Fox wore her blond tresses in a messy updo, courtesy of hairdresser John Novotny, while her makeup consisted of gray eye shadow, pink blush and a nude lip.—
Hannah Malach,
WWD,
27 Feb. 2025
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Moreover, the chaotic layoff of federal workers will likely lead to a rise in unemployment and tightening of spending by those losing their jobs.—
Mayra Rodriguez Valladares,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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This fresh, modern reimagining of Ang Lee’s 1993 classic by Andrew Ahn follows a group of friends who need to get married for convenience—until family arrives, and the plan spirals into extravagant, chaotic mayhem.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Unsanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsanitary. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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