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as in curse
a source of harm or misfortune
regarding the new laborsaving machinery as a bane, the 19th-century Luddites went about destroying it in protest
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as in poison
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
a plant that is believed to be the bane of the wolf
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Recent Examples of bane
If body acne is the bane of your existence, this gel body wash will definitely help clear up your skin.
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Devon Abelman, Allure, 6 Nov. 2024
That new app has been the bane of many longtime Sonos users' existence of late.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 3 June 2024
Now that synthetic biology is here to stay, the challenge is how to ensure that future generations see its emergence as more boon than bane.
—Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2013
Invasive Burmese pythons are without question the bane of Florida’s ecosystems.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
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Devon Abelman, Allure, 6 Nov. 2024
That new app has been the bane of many longtime Sonos users' existence of late.
—Parker Hall, WIRED, 3 June 2024
Now that synthetic biology is here to stay, the challenge is how to ensure that future generations see its emergence as more boon than bane.
—Laurie Garrett, Foreign Affairs, 1 Nov. 2013
Invasive Burmese pythons are without question the bane of Florida’s ecosystems.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bane
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Stubborn independence is, however, a blessing and a curse.Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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However, this long history can be both a blessing and a curse.Mike Whitmire, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
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Baffled by the fact that Curtis knew nothing of the very poison he was accused of using to try and kill the President, the suspicion that Curtis was being framed was rising.Barry Levitt, TIME, 11 Dec. 2024
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Whatever your poison, the Plus features a low-maintenance, clean and quiet Gates Carbon Drive CDX belt.Paul Ridden, New Atlas, 6 Dec. 2024
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In the season finale, the cat and mouse chase between the mysterious assassin the Jackal (Redmayne) and his nemesis, detective Bianca Pullman (Lynch) finally comes to a head as the duo meet face to face.K.J. Yossman, Variety, 13 Dec. 2024
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Myers played both the titular character and multiple other ensemble roles, including most famously Powers’ nemesis, Dr. Evil.Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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The diet has been linked to a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and related conditions like obesity, high cholesterol and hypertension.Randi Richardson, NBC News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Robert’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease leads to an exploration of art, activism, grief and fatherhood.Peter Debruge, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Fipronil is also high toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates.Scott Travers, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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According to Apolo, theobromine, an alkaloid in the cacao beans used to make chocolate, makes chocolate toxic to canines.Kelli Bender, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Bane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bane. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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