1
as in unfavorable
opposed to one's interests
all the adverse publicity really caused the movie star's popularity to suffer
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2
as in detrimental
causing or capable of causing harm
the adverse effects of the drug are too severe to allow it to be marketed
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Recent Examples of adverse
The recall is classified as Class II, meaning adverse health consequences are unlikely.
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Aug. 2025
These conditions can increase your vulnerability to adverse effects from poor air quality.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025
Baking, boiling, or mashing potatoes avoids the adverse health effects of deep frying.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 8 Aug. 2025
The unexpected adverse media campaign that was launched by those who resigned on 24 March 2025 has caused incalculable damage and offers a glimpse of the unacceptable behaviors displayed in private.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 11 Aug. 2025
These conditions can increase your vulnerability to adverse effects from poor air quality.
—Southern California Weather Report, Oc Register, 8 Aug. 2025
Baking, boiling, or mashing potatoes avoids the adverse health effects of deep frying.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 8 Aug. 2025
The unexpected adverse media campaign that was launched by those who resigned on 24 March 2025 has caused incalculable damage and offers a glimpse of the unacceptable behaviors displayed in private.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adverse
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By August, those numbers had shifted to 33 percent favorable and 65 percent unfavorable.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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Unlike in the United States, statistical agency commissioners in these countries cannot be fired simply for producing unfavorable economic data.—
Brent Dykes,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Air pollution of all forms can be detrimental to health, but the tiny particles in smoke are particularly pernicious.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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Losing Love for any stretch of time would be detrimental to the Packers' season.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Aug. 2025
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Myths, folk tales, and negative media coverage mean people often link these flying mammals to vampires or blame them for disease outbreaks.—
Anna Tunkova,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
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At these meetings, all manner of data were discussed and analyzed, resulting in strategies to combat negative trends.—
Graham Rayman,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
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While some individuals and groups have called for a slower approach to gender-affirming care for minors, other pediatric gender care experts and advocates have said ending such care can have a harmful effect on patients' mental health and well-being.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
23 Aug. 2025
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Exposure to wildfire smoke, which contains fine particulate matter and other harmful pollutants, is unhealthy even for short periods, according to the air district.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
22 Aug. 2025
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This breach demonstrates that hostile players can target individuals within organizations, not just organizations themselves.—
Phillimon Zongo,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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That information enables commanders to launch defensive or offensive strikes in seconds, whether intercepting an incoming cruise missile, engaging hostile aircraft, or directing Tomahawk missiles at land targets hundreds of miles away.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
19 Aug. 2025
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The scientists also uncovered a damaging feedback loop: excess H₂O₂ depletes astrocytic hemoglobin, weakening the brain's natural antioxidant defenses and accelerating degeneration.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Aug. 2025
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In contrast, offering vague or generic advice that isn't custom-tailored can be very damaging.—
Ray Zhou,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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That said, the Revolution had promising spells of attacking play and even looked the more dangerous side in the first half.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
17 Aug. 2025
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In hilly terrain there are hundreds of low water crossings which are potentially dangerous in heavy rain.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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This is all made much, much worse by the fact that Claire’s parents end up time-travelling . . .—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Umbro have taken a ‘back to basics’ approach with West Ham’s kits this year, which absolutely does not mean bad.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Adverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adverse. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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