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
No illnesses or adverse reactions had been reported as of the last FDA update.
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Whereas a wealth of data has shown that less than 0.5% of women who take mifepristone have serious adverse reactions, the report claims the true number is around 11%.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 19 May 2025
However, exposure to too much fluoride can lead to adverse effects.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Mowing too little or too much can have adverse consequences for the health of the lawn and can also encourage unwanted plants to grow.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
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Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 May 2025
Whereas a wealth of data has shown that less than 0.5% of women who take mifepristone have serious adverse reactions, the report claims the true number is around 11%.
—Aria Bendix, NBC news, 19 May 2025
However, exposure to too much fluoride can lead to adverse effects.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 15 May 2025
Mowing too little or too much can have adverse consequences for the health of the lawn and can also encourage unwanted plants to grow.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 11 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adverse
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Comparable sales for the quarter decreased 1.7% blamed on unfavorable weather earlier in the year, while pro and online sales grew.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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This compares to an unfavorable score of 65 percent, for those who disliked her, giving her a net approval rating of minus 45.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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The multitrillion-dollar GOP tax bill could have detrimental impacts on decarbonization efforts in the U.S., according to energy experts.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
23 May 2025
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President Donald Trump's economic agenda is having a detrimental impact on workplace mental health, according to the American Psychological Association (APA).—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 May 2025
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The only negative in a sublime opening period for Florida was Sam Reinhart leaving with an apparent knee injury after enduring a questionable hip-check hit from Sebastian Aho that the league should take a look at.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
23 May 2025
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Once a loan is 90 days past due, the loan servicer reports the delinquency to the credit reporting bureaus, which can lower the borrower’s credit score and leave a negative mark on their credit report.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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Located in the stratosphere, the ozone layer acts like sunscreen, blocking potentially harmful ultraviolet energy from reaching our planet's surface.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
20 May 2025
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Even apps like YouTube Kids can expose kids to harmful content.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
19 May 2025
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And Marguerite did actually manage to live there for years, scraping together a life on the hostile tundra.—
The Atlantic,
The Atlantic,
15 May 2025
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And this is a very hard-line government that has taken a kind of hostile view of everybody in the region.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
15 May 2025
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Large hail, damaging winds and tornadoes are threatening states in the Midwest, with cities like Chicago, Minneapolis and Milwaukee in the crosshairs, forecasters said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Large hail, damaging wind, and continuous cloud to ground lightning are occurring with these storms.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
17 May 2025
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The reason is that getting on and off a tall bed or sofa can be dangerous for your furry friend and result in potential injuries.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 May 2025
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This, in effect, frames even the movie’s unrelated, apolitical happenings as being at the mercy of this dangerous future, backed by Western powers.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
24 May 2025
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Glorifying motherhood, meanwhile, in practical terms, may only make mothers’ daily lives worse.—
Lily Meyer,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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Men and women respond to the Nazi dictatorship by becoming, at best, evasive and feebly self-justifying, at worst, morally broken.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
23 May 2025
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“Adverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adverse. Accessed 29 May. 2025.
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