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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
There was a time when the Mojito was the bane of bartenders back in the early aughts when the drink was popular but the craft cocktail movement hadn’t really found its sea legs yet.
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Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
For most of us, meetings are the bane of our existence.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 3 Feb. 2025
Tips for Buying Ski Goggles Look for anti-fog lenses
Fogging goggles are the bane of my existence, and these days, most goggles (including everything on our list) come with some type of anti-fog treatment or material.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
Brandy, plays the bane of her existence — her college friend Jackie Jennings, who sends out an annual Christmas newsletter rhapsodizing her perfect, unattainable life.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
See All Example Sentences for bane
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
For most of us, meetings are the bane of our existence.
—Stackcommerce Team (sponsored), PCMAG, 3 Feb. 2025
Tips for Buying Ski Goggles Look for anti-fog lenses
Fogging goggles are the bane of my existence, and these days, most goggles (including everything on our list) come with some type of anti-fog treatment or material.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 24 Jan. 2025
Brandy, plays the bane of her existence — her college friend Jackie Jennings, who sends out an annual Christmas newsletter rhapsodizing her perfect, unattainable life.
—Laura Bradley, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bane
Noun
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As the phenomena intensify, Skye realizes she may have been marked by the same curse that claimed so many lives before her.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes,
8 Mar. 2025
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Episode 5 - Le Curse of Leclerc: Charles Leclerc breaks the Monaco curse in this episode by winning the Grand Prix and explaining the emotional importance of the feat.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Our goal is to get toxins out of our environment, poisons out of our food supply and keep our children healthy and strong.—
NPR,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2025
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Our goal is to get toxins out of our environment, poisons out of our food supply, and keep our children healthy and strong.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In 2023, Barrow thought to bring together Dylan and MGK while taking a swipe at his eternal nemesis the Weeknd.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
27 Feb. 2025
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The most powerful country in the world, which was — for good reason — Putin’s biggest nemesis until only two months ago, is now rolling out the red carpet for him, parroting his talking points, chastising and weakening his adversaries, and blaming his victims for his offenses.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Orlando Sentinel,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Measles is a highly contagious, airborne disease that can cause serious health complications, including death, especially in children under 5.—
Jaden Amos,
Axios,
28 Feb. 2025
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And if that wasn’t bad enough, in extremely rare circumstances, neurologic fallout from measles is delayed, showing up 7 to 10 years post-infection as subacute sclerosing panencephalitis, a degenerative disease that is ultimately fatal, Dr. Lovins says.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
28 Feb. 2025
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What these arguments fail to understand is that DEI protections were put in place for certain groups because of historically discriminatory hiring practices and to course-correct toxic, racist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic, and sexist workplaces.—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
refinery29.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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This strategy has amplified his visibility but has also drawn criticism for aligning with internet personalities accused of toxic and, for some, abusive behaviors.—
Kia Turner,
refinery29.com,
28 Nov. 2024
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“Bane.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bane. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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