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
While termites don’t usually destroy an entire home due to the sheer size of the average house compared to the size of a termite, if left untreated, the pests can cause significant damage.
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Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
The National Weather Service in Wilmington said snow will accumulate quickly on untreated roads and surfaces due to the freezing temperatures outside.
—Cheryl Vari, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
When untreated tooth decay turns into an infection, antibiotics are often the only option.
—Samantha Korn, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, affects about 1 billion people globally, and 80% of people who have it are unaware and untreated, according to the American Medical Association.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 30 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for untreated
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025
The National Weather Service in Wilmington said snow will accumulate quickly on untreated roads and surfaces due to the freezing temperatures outside.
—Cheryl Vari, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
When untreated tooth decay turns into an infection, antibiotics are often the only option.
—Samantha Korn, Sun Sentinel, 24 June 2025
Obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA, affects about 1 billion people globally, and 80% of people who have it are unaware and untreated, according to the American Medical Association.
—Matthew Glasser, ABC News, 30 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untreated
Adjective
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The essence of the review is evaluation, which of course doesn’t imply the crude simplicity of a thumbs-up or thumbs-down.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
24 July 2025
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Oil prices have been soft this year, with West Texas Intermediate crude futures off about 9% per barrel, and Brent crude futures down 8%.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
23 July 2025
Adjective
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The American Heart Association recommends limiting daily intake of unprocessed red meat between 50 and 100 grams daily (one to 1.5 servings).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
29 July 2025
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The invisible weight of former roles, outdated definitions of success, and unprocessed endings can quietly hold people back.—
Dr. Richard Osibanjo,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
Adjective
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So years later, when the derby event was underway, CHOC was a natural beneficiary.—
Heather McRea,
Oc Register,
1 Aug. 2025
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It’s also located near a natural spring, which both Millie and Tim eventually end up drinking from.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Transporting wildlife and raw animal products into the United States is tightly regulated.—
Anna Commander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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What struck me immediately was the raw emotion behind the situation the Reyes family finds itself in.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
26 July 2025
Adjective
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The dark comedy, satirizing Iranian film censorship and bureaucratic absurdity, draws on Asgari’s own experiences in his native Iran, where he was slapped with a travel ban and had his personal belongings confiscated after showing his film Terrestrial Verses in Cannes Un Certain Regard in 2023.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
25 July 2025
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Dani Ceballos has also enjoyed time with his family in Seville, while Brahim Diaz was back in his native Malaga for his ‘Mentalidad Brahim’ football camp for children.—
Guillermo Rai,
New York Times,
25 July 2025
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“Untreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untreated. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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