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as in underdeveloped
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as in uncultivated
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Recent Examples of undeveloped
Canaveral National Seashore houses the longest stretch of undeveloped Atlantic coastline in Florida.
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
During heat waves, the heat island effect is often magnified, with temperature differences between urban and undeveloped areas growing even wider.
—Ula Chrobak, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Even today, the museum, whose north wing now includes just 15 units of mixed-income housing, is surrounded by yawning blocks of undeveloped lawn, barren but for no-trespassing signs posted by the CHA.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The Silverman Group bought all 172 acres, demolished the buildings on the southern half and turned the mostly undeveloped northern side into The Ridge at Talcott Mountain.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
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Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2025
During heat waves, the heat island effect is often magnified, with temperature differences between urban and undeveloped areas growing even wider.
—Ula Chrobak, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 Mar. 2025
Even today, the museum, whose north wing now includes just 15 units of mixed-income housing, is surrounded by yawning blocks of undeveloped lawn, barren but for no-trespassing signs posted by the CHA.
—Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2025
The Silverman Group bought all 172 acres, demolished the buildings on the southern half and turned the mostly undeveloped northern side into The Ridge at Talcott Mountain.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 28 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for undeveloped
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There are a lot more mice, rabbits, raccoons, and opossums in the brush between houses than in large tracts of underdeveloped forests.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2025
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The country's ongoing war, economic instability, and underdeveloped investment ecosystem created an exceptionally difficult environment.—
Geri Stengel,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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After bushwhacking through uncultivated wilderness, the ground team found the woman, the Coast Guard said.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
11 Dec. 2024
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Heathcliff Heaths are areas of open, uncultivated land.—
Anna Moeslein,
Parents,
22 July 2024
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But that jobs data was backward looking, and the fear hitting financial markets is about what's to come.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
4 Apr. 2025
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Hummingbirds are a fan favorite of avid bird watchers due to their spunky personalities and impressive flying tricks (flying upside-down and backward!).—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Apr. 2025
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In creator Taylor Sheridan’s Yellowstone prequel on Paramount+, husband and wife Jacob and Cara Dutton (Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren) fight to protect their sprawling Montana ranch from cattle thieves, a predatory land baron (Timothy Dalton) and an untamed, unpredictable wilderness.—
Sean Piccoli,
Deadline,
5 Apr. 2025
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Steve’s world, populated by Villagers during the day and haunted by untamed wolves and zombies at night, is sleekly and beautifully rendered.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
HollywoodReporter,
2 Apr. 2025
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Building inspectors issued more than 100 violations, citing overgrown weeds, structural problems and general neglect.—
Samantha Moilanen,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
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Weed abatement The City of Cupertino and Santa Clara County Department of Agriculture and Environmental Management are partnering to reduce fire hazards caused by overgrown vegetation and flammable materials.—
Anne Gelhaus,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2025
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After you're finished, dry the walls completely with your clean towels, being careful to avoid water streaks or soggy spots left untended.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2025
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Uncovering a Forgotten History The discovery was initiated by a 1930s agricultural report referencing untended land filled with graves and trees—an area unsuitable for cultivation.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
12 Dec. 2024
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Both edibles offer fresh garnishes for daily use or spontaneous hosting.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Apr. 2025
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Emerging from the city's urban landscape, his art is characterized by spontaneous compositions of pattern and form, often evolving through layers of spray paint, ink, and acrylic.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Monday night’s draft commences the 2025 WNBA campaign, which comes on the heels of an all-time wild offseason.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This behavior mimics their wild ancestors, who would ambush prey from above or perch in trees to avoid danger.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Undeveloped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/undeveloped. Accessed 20 Apr. 2025.
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