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not likely to cause someone to be afraid or worried; not threatening
It's best to approach the dog in a calm, nonthreatening way.
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Recent Examples of nonthreatening
The whole production is tidy, predictable, nonthreatening, and occasionally entertaining.
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Michael J. Socolow, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2019
The whole production is tidy, predictable, nonthreatening and occasionally entertaining.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2019
His quirky behavior renders him nonthreatening during investigations.
—Katie Walsh, chicagotribune.com, 31 Oct. 2019
Teachers are trained how to stand in a nonthreatening way.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 19 Nov. 2019
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Michael J. Socolow, Quartz, 19 Dec. 2019
The whole production is tidy, predictable, nonthreatening and occasionally entertaining.
—Michael J. Socolow, The Conversation, 17 Dec. 2019
His quirky behavior renders him nonthreatening during investigations.
—Katie Walsh, chicagotribune.com, 31 Oct. 2019
Teachers are trained how to stand in a nonthreatening way.
—Jennifer Smith Richards, ProPublica, 19 Nov. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonthreatening
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This will include the use of sensors and data to monitor and detect pollution or unhealthy noise levels, as well as the adoption of predictive solutions for healthier urban living.Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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But even as the team got healthier, the Islanders have struggled to net any tangible results, leaving them near the bottom of the East.Dom Luszczyszyn, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
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But sometimes letting your kid win at a harmless, just-for-fun board game or game of catch might not be quite as high stakes.Stephanie Ganz, Parents, 8 Jan. 2025
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To the untrained eye, venomous snakes may look indistinguishable from harmless ones.Brian Otieno, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
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Unlike in year's past, where there have been multiple major rule shifts that have dramatically altered the way the sport can be played, this year's set of rules seems benign.Todd Boss, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Usually, these mistakes are benign or even harmful for the virus, but occasionally, there’s a genetic change that helps the virus become better at infecting cells.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 8 Jan. 2025
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Those changes are unobjectionable and do not do much of anything to violate the historical fabric.Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 17 Dec. 2024
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While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 12 Oct. 2024
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Not cloying, but clearly designed to be inoffensive: who would, after all, wish these boys, this family, this community, any harm?Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Da Vinci Code (2006) Hanks and Ron Howard’s adaptation of Dan Brown’s blockbuster novel is by-the-numbers and uninspired, but it’s professionally done in a way that’s mostly inoffensive.Tim Grierson, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
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Therefore, the government supported the showing of American comedies like Three Stooges films and the publication of innocuous cartoons focused on daily life.Livia Gershon, JSTOR Daily, 3 Jan. 2025
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For such an innocuous tradition, New Year’s resolutions can be surprisingly controversial.Madeline Fitzgerald, Quartz, 2 Jan. 2025
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Their job is to create a seamless experience for the music fan and a painless experience for the musician.Tim Sommer, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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Transcranial direct current stimulation is a noninvasive, painless brain stimulation technique that uses low-intensity electrical currents to stimulate specific parts of the brain.Kristen Rogers, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024
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Leslie Montgomery’s home on the eastern edge of Caldwell was supposed to be a safe harbor for her and her three children.Nick Rosenberger, Idaho Statesman, 13 Jan. 2025
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Potential Side Effects and Considerations Creatine is generally regarded as safe for the average healthy adult, but excess consumption may lead to negative side effects.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, LD, Health, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Nonthreatening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonthreatening. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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