as in filthy
not sanitary and likely to cause disease
working under unsanitary conditions The bathroom facilities were unsanitary.
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Recent Examples of unsanitary
Traveler Options In cases of unsanitary conditions—including bedbug infestations—travelers have options for filing complaints.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
During an inspection this year, it was discovered that at least one of the bodies had been there since the inspection in March, among other unsanitary conditions, according to the report.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
The facility, operated by Homeland Security, was quickly overrun, with far too few case managers for the thousands of children that arrived, exposure to extreme weather, dust and unsanitary conditions, a 2022 inspector general report found.
—Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In the latest restaurant inspections, unsanitary practices and improper food storage lead to 12 health violations at these three Phoenix-area restaurants.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
During an inspection this year, it was discovered that at least one of the bodies had been there since the inspection in March, among other unsanitary conditions, according to the report.
—Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 28 Jan. 2025
The facility, operated by Homeland Security, was quickly overrun, with far too few case managers for the thousands of children that arrived, exposure to extreme weather, dust and unsanitary conditions, a 2022 inspector general report found.
—Lolita C. Baldor and Tara Copp, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025
In the latest restaurant inspections, unsanitary practices and improper food storage lead to 12 health violations at these three Phoenix-area restaurants.
—Lorenzino Estrada, The Arizona Republic, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unsanitary
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This was to help end the puppy mill industry, where dogs are bred en masse, leading them to be born and raised in filthy and neglected conditions.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
12 Feb. 2025
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The boys all came home, filthy and with unbrushed teeth.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Orange County Register,
5 Feb. 2025
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Udoka hasn’t been quite as bold with a statement but has acknowledged the reality of Smith having to space the floor, trust his teammates and embrace the dirty work around the edges.—
Kelly Iko,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Mining is one of the dirtiest industries, contributing upwards of 5% of global carbon emissions.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Flames erupted around the rear landing gear, followed by a growing fire ball shrouded by a rising trail of black smoke, according to video from the scene.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN,
19 Feb. 2025
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The carousel of photos shows the superstar wearing an oversized, double-breasted brown suit, worn with a darker brown shirt, camel-color platforms, a black clutch, and ombré sunglasses.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
19 Feb. 2025
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Employees were observed to only sanitize their gloved hands after touching insanitary surfaces and then resumed touching RTE food and various food contact surfaces.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
12 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The trail from the bay leading to the preserve’s entrance is rough, rocky and messy.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2025
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Other Big Stories Image Inside the Murdoch family: Our reporters obtained more than 3,000 pages of documents that reveal betrayals, private messages and a messy court battle over the future of the media empire.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2025
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Tkachuk brothers’ offense generation The Tkachuk brothers are well known for their innate ability to generate chances thanks to their chaotic playstyle and affinity for going to the dirty areas.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Critics call them a chaotic attack that will have lasting impacts on America.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
20 Feb. 2025
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“Unsanitary.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unsanitary. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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