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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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 new results emphasize the importance of tracking liver safety as a potential, unintended adverse effect, Englund said.
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David Cox, NBC news, 7 July 2025
But the cruel sophistry of the majority opinion and its potential adverse effects on low-income patients should be recognized.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 July 2025
Many studies using the supplement report no adverse effects.2 Large doses may increase your risk of stomach pain and diarrhea.
—Health, 3 July 2025
The other four are: Columbus, New Mexico, on July 14
Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on July 21
Del Rio, Texas, on August 18
Laredo, Texas, on September 15
Each reopening will be evaluated for adverse effects before proceeding to the next phase.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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David Cox, NBC news, 7 July 2025
But the cruel sophistry of the majority opinion and its potential adverse effects on low-income patients should be recognized.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 July 2025
Many studies using the supplement report no adverse effects.2 Large doses may increase your risk of stomach pain and diarrhea.
—Health, 3 July 2025
The other four are: Columbus, New Mexico, on July 14
Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on July 21
Del Rio, Texas, on August 18
Laredo, Texas, on September 15
Each reopening will be evaluated for adverse effects before proceeding to the next phase.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adverse
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In Wednesday’s poll, Mamdani had a higher net favorability rating (40% favorable to 36% unfavorable) than the net negative ratings of Cuomo (44% to 46%) and Adams (28% to 62%).—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 July 2025
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The Mumsnet user then listed some recent unfavorable restaurant outings.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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These dams have detrimental ecological impacts in an area that is already experiencing a high amount of litter.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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In addition to the risks of dehydration and heat illness, exposure to the sun is detrimental to your skin.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
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Another client taught me to rub Epsom salts under my armpits and feet to remove the day’s negative energy.—
Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton,
Denver Post,
10 July 2025
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That projection is based on the tariffs raising $2.6 trillion overall, while being offset by $418 billion in negative impacts.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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One of the most common and harmful examples is the Social Security Administration phishing scam, which targets unsuspecting individuals with alarming and deceptive messages.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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Our students and their families will suffer because of the harmful provisions in this bill.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
3 July 2025
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Guzman’s book was used as a common reader by several universities in 2024, reflecting ongoing concerns about the often hostile, partisan gaps that have roiled many campuses in recent years.—
Michael T. Nietzel,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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In the five years since the events of Jurassic World Dominion, many of the dinosaurs and other formerly extinct creatures that were set free into the world have died off, unable to survive in the modern climate and otherwise hostile environments.—
Maureen Lee Lenker Published,
EW.com,
30 June 2025
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Texas and the Upper Midwest could continue to see strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and hail through the weekend.—
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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Be prepared for damaging winds, lightning and possibly large hail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 July 2025
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High dosages of certain popular supplements can cause dangerous side effects and even death.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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Don’t forget the sunscreen Looking toward the rest of that sun protection, a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 will often be sufficient to protect your skin from dangerous UV radiation.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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Tom threw batting practice to Jackson, took Ethan down in the garage to vent and hit soft toss after a bad day at school.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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But there's also nothing worse than missing a connection that delays your trip by hours or even a full day.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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“Adverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adverse. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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