as in healthy
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
Adjective
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Progress and miracles of modern medicine, an active lifestyle, a positive attitude and healthy diet likely helped.—
Si Liberman,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2025
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Through programs that integrate therapeutic support with access to essential knowledge about healthy eating habits, Sheppard Pratt helps individuals not only stabilize their mental health but also build the resilience needed to thrive.—
Anna Bisogno Papa,
Baltimore Sun,
10 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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While castor beans themselves are harmless, ricin, when extracted correctly in a complex process, is lethal and has been the stuff of Cold War assassinations and the plot of a popular episode on the Breaking Bad television series.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
8 Mar. 2025
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While these videos are mostly filter-free and appear to be harmless fun, Hines explained how beauty filters have altered the way the brain recognizes and prefers certain facial features.—
Russel Honoré,
Newsweek,
6 Mar. 2025
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According to Healthline, benign easy bruising, called actinic purpura or senile purpura is common.—
Ross Rosenfeld,
Newsweek,
26 Feb. 2025
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Yes, Republicans have been getting an earful from their districts, but those skirmishes are going to look perfectly benign compared to what a vindictive Trump could unleash for lawmakers who show too much pluck.—
Philip Elliott,
TIME,
25 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Many orders can be unobjectionable, such as giving federal employees the day after Christmas off.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
20 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
Adjective
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After opening night, Hart criticizes the show for being inoffensive and having too happy of an ending.—
Ellise Shafer,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2025
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What to do instead: Make the task itself more pleasant or at least inoffensive.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
31 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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However, the seemingly innocuous aims announced by these leading politicians may soon run afoul of housing density factors playing no role in rebuilding that’s followed other major California blazes.—
Thomas Elias,
The Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2025
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After Doncic’s layup, Goodwin stole the Clippers’ inbounds pass from James Harden to Leonard – typically an innocuous play, and converted a layup to put the Lakers back in front at 73-72.—
Khobi Price,
Orange County Register,
1 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Autofocus and auto keystone correction should make setup relatively painless.—
Paul Ridden,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2025
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These Black Friday travel deals on carry-on suitcases, toiletry kits, and accessories will make your flights as painless as possible—or maybe even enjoyable!—
Adrienne So,
WIRED,
29 Nov. 2024
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The latter, however, feels like a safe bet to play -- and play well -- after pouring in 37 points in 34 minutes against the Cavs on Friday night.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
2 Mar. 2025
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The challenge of keeping hospitals safe Hospitals are particularly challenging to secure because of the way they are set up, Clay said.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Nonthreatening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonthreatening. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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