as in treated
changed by humans or machines (as in manufacture) from its natural or original form
She's been avoiding processed foods.
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in refined
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in reprocessed
Synonyms & Similar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of processed
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Eat more beans, lentils, and peas, but cut back on red and processed meats—these are the recommendations made by an advisory committee for the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.1
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide national nutrition recommendations, are set to be updated next year.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Dec. 2024
Eat more beans, peas and lentils as protein sources and decrease consumption of processed and red meat — those changes are among the recommendations detailed in a new report suggesting potential updates to U.S. dietary guidelines.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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
Adjective
Meat: Consumption of red and processed meats is minimal.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
Eat more beans, lentils, and peas, but cut back on red and processed meats—these are the recommendations made by an advisory committee for the U.S. Dietary Guidelines.1
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which provide national nutrition recommendations, are set to be updated next year.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 21 Dec. 2024
Eat more beans, peas and lentils as protein sources and decrease consumption of processed and red meat — those changes are among the recommendations detailed in a new report suggesting potential updates to U.S. dietary guidelines.
—Randi Richardson, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for processed
Verb
-
Its minimalist silhouette is refined to two slim straps and a custom geometric block heel for maximum comfort.—
Sephora,
refinery29.com,
4 Jan. 2025
-
The dining room is intimate, with a warm ambiance that feels both welcoming and refined.—
Karla Walsh,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
But winter is far from prepared to relinquish its grip.—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
29 Jan. 2025
-
Over the course of a few months, power sector experts issued warnings that the U.S. isn’t prepared for the influx of electricity demand from AI as big technology companies raced to deploy data centers to scale their ambitions.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
29 Jan. 2025
Adjective
-
Why is red 40 banned? California became the first state in the U.S. to enact a ban red 40 in September, when Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into law a bill that will prohibit schools from serving foods containing six artificial food dyes, including red 40.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
-
For example, as Jun Wu, another Forbes contributor, explains, empathy—an attribute often missing in AI—is crucial for artificial general intelligence and an essential characteristic of synths.—
Mary Crossan,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
Banned by the British government in 1661, Ireland’s unique twist on moonshine never truly went away, being distilled in secret all over Ireland and frequently shared at big family events in unmarked bottles.—
Jonathan Thompson,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Dec. 2024
-
But this New Year’s resolution cannot be distilled only around the idea of making the Broncos good again.—
Sean Keeler,
The Denver Post,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
Ranieri rectified that and doesn’t seem to care that as long as Dybala keeps playing, his contract will be automatically renewed with a salary escalator; something De Rossi and Juric always had in the backs of their minds.—
James Horncastle,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
-
But there are easily preventable plays from the past five weeks that have hindered the Packers from hitting their offensive peak, and that must be rectified before games become win-or-go-home.—
Matt Schneidman,
The Athletic,
26 Dec. 2024
Verb
-
However, Wheal clarified that proposing at someone else's wedding is a different matter entirely.—
George Monastiriakos,
Newsweek,
30 Dec. 2024
-
However, in a video on Out magazine’s Instagram, GLAAD’s Tony Morrison clarified its meaning.—
Lexi Carson,
The Hollywood Reporter,
30 Dec. 2024
Thesaurus Entries Near processed
Cite this Entry
“Processed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/processed. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share