as in unwashed
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Recent Examples of uncleaned
As a result, some residents go without showers, rooms are left uncleaned and people needing close supervision are ignored, some of the former managers said.
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Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
The study found that uncleaned carpets may harbor substantial amounts of human hair, dead skin cells, plant matter and fungal spores.
—USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
Prior tenants may have left behind drips of paint, uncleaned appliances or unresolved feelings, but only Lenin will remain as a person, albeit in spirit form.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2023
The filter is meant to catch grease, so leaving it uncleaned will lead to a sticky mess on the filter and walls.
—Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2023
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Christopher Rowland, Washington Post, 1 Apr. 2024
The study found that uncleaned carpets may harbor substantial amounts of human hair, dead skin cells, plant matter and fungal spores.
—USA TODAY, 16 Mar. 2024
Prior tenants may have left behind drips of paint, uncleaned appliances or unresolved feelings, but only Lenin will remain as a person, albeit in spirit form.
—Bethanne Patrick, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2023
The filter is meant to catch grease, so leaving it uncleaned will lead to a sticky mess on the filter and walls.
—Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 31 May 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for uncleaned
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The onion supplier behind a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounders this past fall had numerous health and sanitation violations, including employees with unwashed hands, dirty equipment, and puddles of Listeria bacteria.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 13 Jan. 2025
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Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Avoid touching eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
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In that moment, fears of unclean needles, an allergic reaction, or even permanent damage ran through her mind.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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The convenience store received health citations for major issues including unclean surfaces and improper food storage.Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025
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In the earlier seasons of the show, characters were often filthy, caked with dirt and blood, clothes tattered.Erik Kain, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
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My father was living alone in that dark, filthy room like an old animal wallowing in its own excrement.Lee Chang-dong, The New Yorker, 22 Dec. 2024
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It can also be transmitted through sharing personal care items (like a razor or toothbrush) or getting a tattoo or piercing from unsterilized equipment.Julia Ries, SELF, 21 June 2023
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Out-of-control children were dosed with adult tranquilizers, administered through unsterilized needles, while many who fell ill received transfusions of unscreened blood.Cheri Lucas Rowlands, Longreads, 21 Dec. 2020
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In its time open, fueled by fans of its blackened mahi and buttery lobster rolls, owner Mike Smith has expanded his footprint, moving into a larger stall in the popular food hall — which has allowed for a menu expansion, as well.Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Dec. 2022
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There are no glamorous furnishings — just a French window, its blackened panes suggesting the dark of night.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2022
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In a civil complaint filed Sept. 27 in federal court, authorities allege that Rizo Lopez Foods violated the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act at the company’s facility in Modesto by manufacturing and distributing food products that have been prepared, packed or held under insanitary conditions.Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2024
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The company admitted that by January 2021 some employees were aware that the insanitary conditions were causing products to become contaminated.Kate Gibson, CBS News, 26 Feb. 2024
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In July 2023, the Justice Department launched a civil rights investigation into conditions at Fulton County jails, citing reports of violence, unsanitary living conditions, and the in-custody death of a detainee whose body was discovered covered in insects.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 4 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, if stored near a stovetop, the shakers will likely pick up grease and moisture from the air, leaving you with a grimy, unsanitary residue.Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2024
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Around Damascus, entire neighborhoods lay razed and depopulated, and much of the city center looked dingy and worn.Jon Lee Anderson, The New Yorker, 30 Dec. 2024
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My bed sheets, which have transformed from a crisp white to a dingy eyesore that no amount of bleach can solve, need a refresh.Maggie Horton, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Uncleaned.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/uncleaned. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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