as in benign
not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt
a perfectly harmless little spider
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Recent Examples of harmless
Mocking and making memes about it as a natural and somewhat harmless way of channelling this emotion.
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Callum Booth, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Even a second-period Morgan Rielly goal seemed harmless enough at the time for the Bruins to shrug off.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
These thyroid screenings commonly pick up harmless nodules, leading to an unnecessary cancer diagnosis.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 25 Feb. 2025
The three-judge panel for the appeals court rejected their claims, finding that any errors were harmless or that their arguments failed to show any violation.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Callum Booth, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
Even a second-period Morgan Rielly goal seemed harmless enough at the time for the Bruins to shrug off.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
These thyroid screenings commonly pick up harmless nodules, leading to an unnecessary cancer diagnosis.
—Jenna Anderson, Health, 25 Feb. 2025
The three-judge panel for the appeals court rejected their claims, finding that any errors were harmless or that their arguments failed to show any violation.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmless
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Meghan Markle and Mindy Kaling on 'With Love, Meghan' With Love, Meghan is as gentle and benign as can be.—
Alanna Bennett,
refinery29.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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First, military leaders stopped considering space as a benign environment, where threats from the harsh environment of space reign supreme.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Mar. 2025
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But over the past decade, new studies and public health warnings have called that conventional wisdom into question, stating emphatically that no level of alcohol consumption could be considered safe — much less beneficial.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
14 Mar. 2025
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Waiting until fall to sow grass offers a simpler and safer solution.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2025
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Man Who Killed Meredith Kercher, Amanda Knox's Roommate in Italy, Is Freed from Prison Still, despite being declared innocent and freed, Knox says she was never allowed to fully live her life again.—
Gillian Telling,
People.com,
19 Mar. 2025
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In the final moments of last week’s episode, Hector Ayala, aka the hero White Tiger, was found innocent in his trial against the NYPD then shot and killed on the street by an unknown murderer.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
19 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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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
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“Harmless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmless. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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