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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They were also refined in the heat of battle through some of the period’s major conflicts, including the Korean, Vietnam, and Middle Eastern wars.Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
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The wider leg makes these leather pants equal parts rebellious and refined, and they can be dressed up or down and worn from day to night.Jamie Allison Sanders, People.com, 3 Oct. 2024
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To roast turkey: Place turkey breast side down on prepared V-rack in roasting pan.Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 11 Nov. 2024
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There’s a difference between being a workaholic and being a person who isn’t prepared to be an equal partner in a relationship.R. Eric Thomas, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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Aedes aegypti mosquitoes do not need much water to reproduce and tend to lay eggs just above the water line in small, artificial sources of water, like buckets, pet dishes, fountains and bird baths, plant pots and saucers and old tires.Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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The series intends Penn to be a contrast point, to make her smooth wheeling and dealing feel artificial compared with Wyler’s more passionate righteousness, but her presence ends up emphasizing how hollow Wyler’s character actually feels.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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The vodka is distilled in copper stills, which help remove impurities and enhance the spirit’s clean, crisp flavors.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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The Discovery Series highlights the art of blending, by combining a rare collection of four exemplary whiskies, aged 6 to 14 years, including a four-grain recipe estate-distilled at Bardstown Bourbon Company.Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 1 Oct. 2024
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The company later clarified its policy on Pride displays.Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 21 Oct. 2024
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That said, Lenz clarified that the emotional reprieve had nothing to do with having a romantic connection to her costar.Shania Russell, EW.com, 19 Oct. 2024
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“Processed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processed. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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