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as in nonthreatening
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as in benign
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Recent Examples of unthreatening
Expectations are low for the Pats, who remain widely expected to rank among the NFL’s worst teams thanks to a new head coach, quarterback, offensive coordinator and unthreatening skill-position talent.
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 21 July 2024
Bacon was manly in an unthreatening, apolitical way, embraced by role models as diverse as Ron Swanson and James Deen.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
For the first four decades since its creation in 1972, the party was consistently dismissed as a marginal and anomalous phenomenon, unfortunate but unthreatening.
—Carlo Invernizzi Accetti, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2016
The unthreatening, cuddly bears soon emerged as the choice to represent China on the world stage.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 July 2024
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Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 21 July 2024
Bacon was manly in an unthreatening, apolitical way, embraced by role models as diverse as Ron Swanson and James Deen.
—Nate Jones, Vulture, 20 Aug. 2024
For the first four decades since its creation in 1972, the party was consistently dismissed as a marginal and anomalous phenomenon, unfortunate but unthreatening.
—Carlo Invernizzi Accetti, Foreign Affairs, 18 Feb. 2016
The unthreatening, cuddly bears soon emerged as the choice to represent China on the world stage.
—Ann Scott Tyson, The Christian Science Monitor, 9 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unthreatening
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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The hole dubbed Magnolia in the club’s lexicon fits that description, especially after officials stretched the once-benign par-4 by 40 yards to 495 — and still a par-4.—
Bob Spear,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Apr. 2025
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The report also revealed that the president underwent a colonoscopy last July, when he was diagnosed with diverticulitis and a benign polyp, and had cataract surgery at some undetailed point in the past.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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False positives: Finding harmless abnormalities can lead to false-positive results (a test result that incorrectly determines a condition is present), unnecessary stress, tests, and procedures.—
Sohaib Imtiaz,
Verywell Health,
10 Apr. 2025
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Information that seems harmless, like your location, job title or birthday, can be used by cybercriminals to impersonate you or guess your login credentials.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For decades, Florida has drawn individuals from around the country looking to build a better life in a state known for its favorable tax climate, pro-business attitude and culture of freedom.—
Robert F. Mancuso,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2025
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That would require a lengthy process involving legislative approval, a governor’s signoff, and a favorable vote from Broward County residents.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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From the beginning of his political career, Bukele sought to project a forcefulness that would stand in contrast to El Salvador’s seemingly innocuous, ineffective political class.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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Seemingly innocuous hillsides like the Koppenberg, Paterberg, or Oude Kwaremont are steeped in the race’s 112-year history, and have been the site of legendary battles for generations.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside Online,
2 Apr. 2025
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Farther away from China lies an even more promising strategic opportunity.—
Linggong Kong,
The Conversation,
11 Apr. 2025
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In Atlanta, the Georgia product could start next to Jessie Bates III, giving the Falcons one of the most promising safety duos in the league.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Apr. 2025
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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Until there is, the safest approach may be not to share at all.—
Abigail Dubiniecki,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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But what was encouraging about the Sabres’ win is that a few young players who could be important next season stepped up.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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For human surfers and swimmers, the results were somewhat encouraging.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Unthreatening.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unthreatening. Accessed 19 Apr. 2025.
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