Synonyms
Examples of harmful in a Sentence
DDT has been proven to be extremely harmful to the environment.
Recent Examples on the Web
Social media companies use psychologically manipulative algorithms, which are particularly harmful to youth, to seduce users to spend more time on their platforms.
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Nancy Magee, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere in the world of harmful deepfakes, two major websites used for creating fake nude images of people are now blocked in the United Kingdom.
—Dell Cameron Andrew Couts, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024
For example, the nutrients in fertilizers used on agricultural and residential properties can cause harmful algae blooms, which can impact the safety of drinking water.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
For Martini Bar, closing even a few hours earlier could be harmful to the business.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
Long-term exposure to the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, as well as artificial UV rays from sunlamps and tanning beds, causes AKs.19
Symptoms
These growths are initially felt rather than seen.
—Karyn Repinski, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
The prince was due to visit community groups in west London and the neighboring area of Surrey to highlight efforts to reduce food waste as a way to feed people in need and reduce emissions that are harmful to the environment.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
But experts warn that the broad use of the AI chatbot may amplify problems that have long plagued Meta’s social networks, including harmful misinformation, hate speech and extremist content.
—Will Oremus, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
In some cases, the influencers, not just on TikTok, but also on Instagram, YouTube, Amazon and other platforms, make money from pitching the skin products that can end up being harmful to young skin.
—Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
Nancy Magee, Orange County Register, 20 Apr. 2024
Elsewhere in the world of harmful deepfakes, two major websites used for creating fake nude images of people are now blocked in the United Kingdom.
—Dell Cameron Andrew Couts, WIRED, 20 Apr. 2024
For example, the nutrients in fertilizers used on agricultural and residential properties can cause harmful algae blooms, which can impact the safety of drinking water.
—Jennifer Dixon, Detroit Free Press, 20 Apr. 2024
For Martini Bar, closing even a few hours earlier could be harmful to the business.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 19 Apr. 2024
Long-term exposure to the sun's harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, as well as artificial UV rays from sunlamps and tanning beds, causes AKs.19
Symptoms
These growths are initially felt rather than seen.
—Karyn Repinski, Health, 19 Apr. 2024
The prince was due to visit community groups in west London and the neighboring area of Surrey to highlight efforts to reduce food waste as a way to feed people in need and reduce emissions that are harmful to the environment.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 18 Apr. 2024
But experts warn that the broad use of the AI chatbot may amplify problems that have long plagued Meta’s social networks, including harmful misinformation, hate speech and extremist content.
—Will Oremus, Washington Post, 18 Apr. 2024
In some cases, the influencers, not just on TikTok, but also on Instagram, YouTube, Amazon and other platforms, make money from pitching the skin products that can end up being harmful to young skin.
—Alexandra Sternlicht, Fortune, 17 Apr. 2024
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“Harmful.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/harmful. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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