as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
untreated wool
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of untreated
The symptoms often begin with a simple red rash, but if untreated, the disease can infiltrate joints, nerves and even the heart.
—
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
In addition to killing bacteria and viruses, some sprays are also effective against mold and mildew, which can pose a health threat if they’re left untreated in your home.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
When the team tried simply combining regular duck liver and untreated fat, no matter the proportions, the result was not foie gras.
—Ari Daniel, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
The black mamba’s highly potent venom acts swiftly, shutting down nerve function and leading to progressive paralysis, respiratory failure and, ultimately, death if left untreated.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for untreated
Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
In addition to killing bacteria and viruses, some sprays are also effective against mold and mildew, which can pose a health threat if they’re left untreated in your home.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2025
When the team tried simply combining regular duck liver and untreated fat, no matter the proportions, the result was not foie gras.
—Ari Daniel, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2025
The black mamba’s highly potent venom acts swiftly, shutting down nerve function and leading to progressive paralysis, respiratory failure and, ultimately, death if left untreated.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for untreated
Recent Examples of Synonyms for untreated
Adjective
-
The spill killed 11 people and injured 17 others as 210 million gallons of crude oil were released into the Gulf of Mexico (recently renamed by the U.S. government as Gulf of America) for a total of 87 days.—
Terry Collins,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
-
But recently the price of Russian crude oil, called Urals, has dipped close to $50 per barrel.—
Laura Kelly,
The Hill,
18 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
The trip focused on combatting chronic disease, with a heavy emphasis on the importance of healthy, unprocessed foods.—
Cheyenne Haslett,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2025
-
An estimated $10 billion in refunds due to business owners are unprocessed.—
Cindy McGhee,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
-
While poaching and a loss of natural prey also contribute to the snow leopard’s decline, communities are working to foster peaceful coexistence between herders and wildlife.—
Troy Aidan Sambajon,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 Apr. 2025
-
The tool's natural heft guides you toward the right amount of massaging pressure, making for more effective acupressure every time.—
Allure,
Allure,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
According to a release, the half hour’s worth of footage was culled from thousands of hours of raw tape.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
-
When the butter foams, add the asparagus and a pinch of salt and cook, stirring frequently, until asparagus is bright green and just loses its raw flavor, about 4 minutes.—
Kelly Brant,
Arkansas Online,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
-
The other big change is a floating deck for Apple’s native apps.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
8 Apr. 2025
-
Freshwater crocodiles, also called Siamese crocodiles, are medium-sized and native to Southeast Asia, according to Thai National Parks.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Untreated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/untreated. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share