as in treated
changed by humans or machines (as in manufacture) from its natural or original form
She's been avoiding processed foods.
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Recent Examples of processed
Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Or consume more fiber, such as high-fiber fruits and whole grains, and eat less processed and sugary foods, including baked goods and sweets.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024
Meat isn’t uniformly bad for you; red and processed types seem to be the worst offenders.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 1 July 2024
That’s because red and processed meats are linked to a wide variety of chronic health issues like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes that can cut your lifespan short.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2024
Other risk factors that contributed to cancer cases at a lesser degree include eating red and processed meat; low consumption of fruits and vegetables; and infections with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and human papillomavirus (HPV), according to researchers.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
Similar to driving or riding in a car, flying in a plane, or sipping a glass of wine with dinner a few times each week, eating processed meat is a calculated risk.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024
People whose diets consisted of more trans fats, sodium, red and processed meats had lower odds of healthy aging.
—Shiv Sudhakar, NBC News, 2 July 2024
But the main reason is likely that red and processed meats are just so bad for you that replacing them with virtually any other protein source is probably better.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 1 July 2024
Adjective
The sauce is extra cheesy, creamy, and flavorful from sharp cheddar, cubes of processed cheese, and a dash of cumin.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Or consume more fiber, such as high-fiber fruits and whole grains, and eat less processed and sugary foods, including baked goods and sweets.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 26 Sep. 2024
Meat isn’t uniformly bad for you; red and processed types seem to be the worst offenders.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 1 July 2024
That’s because red and processed meats are linked to a wide variety of chronic health issues like heart disease, cancer, and diabetes that can cut your lifespan short.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Aug. 2024
Other risk factors that contributed to cancer cases at a lesser degree include eating red and processed meat; low consumption of fruits and vegetables; and infections with Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and human papillomavirus (HPV), according to researchers.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 16 July 2024
Similar to driving or riding in a car, flying in a plane, or sipping a glass of wine with dinner a few times each week, eating processed meat is a calculated risk.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2024
People whose diets consisted of more trans fats, sodium, red and processed meats had lower odds of healthy aging.
—Shiv Sudhakar, NBC News, 2 July 2024
But the main reason is likely that red and processed meats are just so bad for you that replacing them with virtually any other protein source is probably better.
—Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 1 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for processed
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Those materials are then shredded into small pieces before being separated by type and then refined into recycled materials ready for reuse.AJ Willingham, CNN, 7 Dec. 2024
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Where the film leans more eerie and macabre, Depp’s red carpet looks have been elegant and refined.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2024
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Add pork and mix to combine; add beef and gently mix until just combined. Divide and cook meatballs: Portion and roll meatballs into 1-inch balls (about 1 tablespoon each); arrange at least 1/2-inch apart on prepared baking sheet. Broil until meatballs are browned, 6 to 8 minutes.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
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An initial pretrial conference is scheduled for Jan. 9, 2025 and a jointly prepared case management plan is due by the parties on Jan. 2, 2025.Danielle Bacher, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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Keep scrolling to check out these artificial Christmas trees that will arrive at your door in just a few days — prices start at $18.Toni Sutton, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
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However, there’s one thing artificial trees lack that real trees have in abundance: fragrance.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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According to the brand, the tequila was made from agave harvested at about seven years old, which was then cooked in brick ovens before being distilled and aged for a minimum of three years.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
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It cannot be distilled to more than 160 proof, cannot go into a barrel at more than 125 proof and must be bottled at a minimum of 80 proof.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 5 Dec. 2024
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Pretrial services eventually noticed and rectified the issue.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 5 Dec. 2024
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Instead, the Dodgers will begin the game with Yamamoto, confident the pitch-tipping issues that possibly plagued him in Game 1 have been rectified.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2024
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During the event, Yi clarified to IE that their technology is currently applied to satellite images, emphasizing that while it can be used for all types of images, the quality of results may vary based on the resolution of the source images.Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
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The distribution pattern has not been clarified by the FDA in its notice.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Processed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processed. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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