as in harmful
causing or capable of causing harm
hand washing is one of the easiest ways to help prevent the spread of nocuous germs
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Researchers may have found that the tartaric acid in grapes and raisins is the substance which is harmful to dogs.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025 -
Additionally, bleach can be harmful to your skin and respiratory system if not used properly.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
10 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Schools districts throughout Kentucky closed on Monday, citing flooded streets, dangerous travel conditions and power outages that impacted some 15,000 homes and businesses.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
18 Feb. 2025
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Hamilton said that wind shear combined with an icy runway would make dangerous conditions for a flip.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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According to a new study from the University of Hawai‘i (UH) at Mānoa, plastics are becoming the most prevalent form of pollution in the ocean, which can be detrimental to marine species and their habitat.—
Monica Cull,
Discover Magazine,
14 Feb. 2025
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Losing this momentum will be very detrimental to finding the TRUTH, which is turning out to be a disaster for those involved in running our Government.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sitting for too long can lead to a host of adverse health effects, but taking short movement breaks throughout the day can offset these risks.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Health,
12 Feb. 2025
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Some such adverse impacts include difficulty driving or with close-up activities like reading, writing, cooking, sewing or fixing things around the house.—
Daryl Austin,
USA TODAY,
12 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But the idea of an inalienable Palestinian right to nation-state status is wobbly at best, and may be damaging to all sides.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Burney adds that this plant can be potentially damaging to the heart.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Nocuous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nocuous. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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