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as in uncooked
not cooked
you should wash your hands after handling raw chicken
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as in crude
being such as found in nature and not altered by processing or refining
raw sugar is honey-colored because the crystals retain cane juices, minerals, and other impurities that haven't been refined out
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as in inexperienced
lacking in adult experience or maturity
recruiters like to say the military turns raw youths into responsible men and women
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as in turbulent
marked by wet and windy conditions
the day of the funeral turned out to be one of those bleak, blustery, raw winter days that was as gloomy as our spirits
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as in chilling
uncomfortably cool
evenings in those mountains, even during the summer, tend to be a little raw
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as in biting
causing intense discomfort to one's skin
bundle up if you're going sailing, as there's a raw wind out there in the bay
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as in rampant
showing no signs of being under control
a frightening display of raw anger
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as in naked
lacking or shed of clothing
a pristine stretch of sand where beachgoers commonly sunbathe raw
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as in nudity
the state of having no clothes on one's body
a secluded swimming hole where we could swim in the raw
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Recent Examples of raw
Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
In recent weeks, at least three house cats died after eating raw foods contaminated with bird flu: one in Oregon fed raw turkey and two in California given raw milk.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Ebony Day, azcentral, 25 Dec. 2019
Tim RoneyGetty Images Her 1995 raw, ragey, best-selling album, Jagged Little Pill, spoke to a generation—and inspired a musical of the same name, opening on Broadway this month.
—Alanis Morissette, Marie Claire, 8 Nov. 2019
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Adjective
It is commonly found in contaminated food or water, particularly in raw or undercooked meat, poultry, eggs, and sometimes fruits and vegetables.
—Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 30 Dec. 2024
In recent weeks, at least three house cats died after eating raw foods contaminated with bird flu: one in Oregon fed raw turkey and two in California given raw milk.
—Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 30 Dec. 2024
Noun
Employee cracked a raw shelled egg with gloved hands then handled a clean plate and kitchen utensils without washing hands between tasks.
—Ebony Day, azcentral, 25 Dec. 2019
Tim RoneyGetty Images Her 1995 raw, ragey, best-selling album, Jagged Little Pill, spoke to a generation—and inspired a musical of the same name, opening on Broadway this month.
—Alanis Morissette, Marie Claire, 8 Nov. 2019
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However, the 13 photos inside the album were actually of a group of people with a piece of uncooked meat, quite literally, resting on their shoulders.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Always wash hands after handling uncooked meat, chicken and other poultry, seafood, flour, or eggs.Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024
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As a result of these attacks, Russia's average daily production of crude oil in 2024 hit 1,254 metric tons per day, its lowest since 2005.George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
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The ship detained by Finland passed over the cables, investigators say Finnish investigators have detained the Eagle S, a 70,000-ton crude oil tanker registered in the Cook Islands.Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 31 Dec. 2024
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But wearied by a turbulent couple of years that saw points deductions, relegation battles and near-constant speculation over the future of the club, the 53-year-old made clear his view that his methods were no longer having the same impact.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Aikman too had some turbulent times early in his career with the Dallas Cowboys.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Most of his victims were reportedly friends and family, adding a chilling layer to the tragedy.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025
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Tim Lammers However, if film purists insist that Misery—despite the horror pedigree of the author who wrote the source material—is not a horror film, there is a chilling classic from the early 1970s that experienced Golden Globes glory that undeniably is.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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Created by Tony McNamara, who earned Oscar nominations for his writing work on both The Favourite and Poor Things, The Great offers the same combination of lush costumes and scenery mixed with a biting commentary on the world, and a woman’s place in it.Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
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Her awful journey is a raging scream against the patriarchy and a biting critique of how women are viewed, especially by other women.The Week US, theweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Because by the end of 2025, generating rampant public interest in the 2026 World Cup matters.Joshua Kloke, The Athletic, 1 Jan. 2025
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High interest rates may reduce the allure of gold for investors but it is also considered to be hedge against rampant inflation.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Object Of The Week: The Pleiades This week, the moon will occult the Pleiades, the closest open cluster of stars to the solar system and a spectacular sight with both the naked eye and through binoculars.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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But more general data, not to mention the evidence from the naked eye, suggests there is room for improvement in Strand Larsen’s all-round game.Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025
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In photos: Palisades Fire threatens L.A. homes Go deeper: How wildfire smoke impacts your health LA's wildfires sparked by rare collision of climate factors Editor's note: This article has been updated with new details throughout.Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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Fairuz Iconic Lebanese singer The legendary Lebanese singer turned a spry 90 last year and though her public appearances are rare these days, her legacy is stronger than ever.SPIN Staff, SPIN, 9 Jan. 2025
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“Raw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raw. Accessed 13 Jan. 2025.
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