as in nontoxic
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Recent Examples of nondestructive
Lightroom Classic has a big, ever-present Import button and media auto-detect that launches the nondestructive importer.
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PCMAG, 30 May 2024
The feat was possible thanks to nondestructive digital imaging technology and collaborations between archaeologists and tattoo artists.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
This team used a nondestructive method to extract ancient DNA from objects to investigate the identity of the person that may have made or worn the object.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023
To alleviate concerns about destroying remains, Snow has adapted nondestructive methods to recover DNA.
—Erika Engelhaupt, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2023
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PCMAG, 30 May 2024
The feat was possible thanks to nondestructive digital imaging technology and collaborations between archaeologists and tattoo artists.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2024
This team used a nondestructive method to extract ancient DNA from objects to investigate the identity of the person that may have made or worn the object.
—Ryan McRae, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Dec. 2023
To alleviate concerns about destroying remains, Snow has adapted nondestructive methods to recover DNA.
—Erika Engelhaupt, Scientific American, 18 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nondestructive
Adjective
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Each green tinted glass is hand-blown and crafted from lead-free glass that’s nontoxic and dishwasher-safe.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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Though not included in many recommendations because of current costs, porcelain exterior cladding is fire resistant and nontoxic, making fire recovery in the area safer for all.—
Jamie Gold,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the chemical and materials industries, quantum computing could inform the design of more efficient batteries for electric cars and noncorrosive elements for ships.—
Charina Chou,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Jan. 2025
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If the clog remains, use a biodegradable, noncorrosive pipe cleaner, or a household cleaner like hydrogen peroxide, to flush out the drain.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 July 2023
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Advocates say there are ways around the issue by carefully sourcing nonpoisonous trees that are grown organically and not sprayed with fire retardant.—
Charles Passy,
WSJ,
27 Dec. 2020
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This will give them a chance to exercise this innate behavior with a safe source of nonpoisonous plant life.—
David Shultz,
Science | AAAS,
8 Aug. 2019
Adjective
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The officers are accused of using unreasonable force instead of attempting nonlethal tactics.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
28 Mar. 2025
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Prison guards used chemical agents and nonlethal weapons to subdue the riot that broke out about 10 a.m., fire and state corrections officials said.—
Ishani Desai,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Mar. 2025
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Kennedy’s largest focus of late has been on noninfectious diseases such as diabetes and cancer and their risk factors such as obesity.—
ByJocelyn Kaiser,
science.org,
15 Nov. 2024
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However, several types of infectious and noninfectious meningitis don’t spread from person to person.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
18 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The method of hand-slaughter, Qasim explained, uses a sharp knife to sever the animal’s carotid arteries, resulting in a sudden, virtually painless death.—
Zareen Syed,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2025
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The frustrating part is that many of these individuals have access to healthcare but don’t realize that simple, painless treatments could significantly improve their symptoms.—
Sonali Bloom,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Her previous recipes have included homemade marmalade, ratatouille, pasta from scratch, and tzatziki dip, which all sound lovely and nonthreatening.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appétit,
31 Mar. 2023
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Talk over your concerns with your boss in a nonthreatening and professional way.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes,
8 Oct. 2022
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Police are investigating a nonfatal shooting in Hartford on Thursday night.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
4 Apr. 2025
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For every child who dies from drowning, another seven receive emergency department care for nonfatal submersion injuries.—
Anna Nguyen,
Sun Sentinel,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Nondestructive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nondestructive. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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