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related to foods that have not been exposed to heat or any form of cooking
- She enjoyed a salad made with raw vegetables and leafy greens.
- He preferred raw sushi, with fresh fish and rice wrapped in seaweed.
- They snacked on raw nuts and seeds for a healthy boost of energy.
- The raw oysters were served on ice with a squeeze of lemon.
- He liked his steak cooked rare, almost raw in the center.
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lacking skill or experience in a new role or task
- The company hired several raw recruits who needed proper training.
- As a raw intern, she was eager to learn but had little experience.
- The coach focused on helping the raw players develop their skills.
- He was a raw apprentice, still mastering the basics of carpentry.
- The new employees were raw and needed guidance to understand the company's processes.
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having an exposed or irritated surface, causing discomfort or sensitivity, often due to injury
- After the long hike, his feet were raw from the rough terrain.
- The scraped knee was still raw and stung whenever it was touched.
- His raw, unhealed wound made it hard to walk.
- His hands were raw from working with harsh chemicals all day.
- The athlete’s muscles felt raw after an intense training session.
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(of data) having not been processed or analyzed
- The scientist examined the raw data before applying any statistical methods.
- We need to clean and organize the raw data before it can be used in the report.
- The raw data from the experiment showed some interesting trends.
- The raw figures in the spreadsheet need to be adjusted for accuracy.
- The team collected raw data from several sources to create the final analysis.
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showing harsh truths or difficult realities in a blunt and direct way
- The documentary gave a raw insight into life in a refugee camp.
- The artist's raw depiction of the struggle for equality challenged viewers.
- Her raw narrative of survival left the audience speechless.
- The book offered a raw account of the struggle.
- The artist’s raw portrayal of pain was moving.
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having intense, uncontrolled force or energy
- The athlete's raw power helped him dominate the competition.
- The storm unleashed raw force, tearing through the town.
- His raw determination kept him going despite all obstacles.
- The raw energy in the room was palpable during the speech.
- She faced the challenge with raw courage, refusing to back down.
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(of a material) having not undergone any processing or refinement
- The artist preferred to work with raw clay before shaping it into sculptures.
- The company sourced raw cotton from local farmers for its textile production.
- The raw leather was cut and shaped into durable accessories.
- Raw ingredients are necessary for making the freshest dishes.
- The artist preferred to work with raw materials like clay and wood.
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cold and often accompanied by a biting wind
- The raw weather made the walk to work feel unbearable.
- The raw morning air stung their faces as they stepped outside.
- It was a raw day, with the temperature dropping and the wind picking up.
- They struggled against the raw weather as they hiked through the mountains.
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used to describe something that is fantastic, incredible, or highly impressive
- That new track is absolutely raw—I've had it on repeat all day!
- His skateboarding skills are raw; he lands every trick effortlessly.
- That fight scene was raw!The choreography was insane.
- Damn, that burger was raw—in the best way possible!
- Her vocals are raw, full of emotion and power.