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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for untreated
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China's demand for petrol and diesel is falling as electric vehicle sales surge, but the trend is being masked by the country's massive strategic stockpiling of crude oil, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said on Friday.—
Jenni Reid,
CNBC,
11 July 2025
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The Fort Worth water department is using the Village Creek Drying Beds as part of an emergency response to a spill of 2,600 barrels of crude oil near Lake Arlington in early May.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
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Your diet plays a key role in energy levels; nutrient-dense, unprocessed, carb-rich foods like whole grains, fruits, and nuts help maintain steady energy.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
7 July 2025
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That left Fetch with thousands of unprocessed receipts and two options: cancel the feature and never deliver rewards to all those new members, or somehow process all the receipts manually while finding a new tech solution.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
3 July 2025
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Survey respondents noted the freshness of the seafood, shopping options, natural beauty, and warm hospitality from locals.—
Hannah Walhout,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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The natural linen and cane come together beautifully with the wood accents.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 July 2025
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DeCicco suggested getting additional kiwi in your diet by adding it to Greek yogurt with cinnamon, raw nuts and berries; giving a salad of lettuce, tomato, cucumbers and avocado some sweetness; eating it on the side of eggs; and blending it into a protein smoothie.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The mission: Mix fruits and veggies from the morning’s haul and make a no-rules raw salad—and have fun.—
Karen Yuan,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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The Chicago native and DePaul product worked his way onto the full NBA roster for the Toronto Raptors in the 2023-24 season after initially signing a two-way deal, but he was waived last July.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Corenswet didn’t know until recently that the fellow Philly native would be playing his dad (since Cooper's character shows up in a recorded message).—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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“Untreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untreated. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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