as in satirical
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
a corrosive satire on the fashion industry and its movers and shakers
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Recent Examples of corrosive
Also corrosive — the contradicting and quick-changing statements.
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Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Overall emissions are low from geothermal systems, though the systems can release hydrogen sulfide, a corrosive gas that is toxic to humans and can contribute to respiratory irritation.
—Moones Alamooti, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
Blending introduces a toxic, corrosive gas into circulation, requires expensive new pipeline construction to ensure safety, and puts entire neighborhoods at risk of fire and explosion.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Ensure that the mower is not positioned near any corrosive materials, ignition sources, or wet areas.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
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Steven T. Dennis, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2025
Overall emissions are low from geothermal systems, though the systems can release hydrogen sulfide, a corrosive gas that is toxic to humans and can contribute to respiratory irritation.
—Moones Alamooti, The Conversation, 8 Oct. 2025
Blending introduces a toxic, corrosive gas into circulation, requires expensive new pipeline construction to ensure safety, and puts entire neighborhoods at risk of fire and explosion.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
Ensure that the mower is not positioned near any corrosive materials, ignition sources, or wet areas.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosive
Adjective
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As a model named Carl, stuck in a relationship corrupted by microcelebrity and Instagram view counts, Dickinson ticks with exasperation and sarcastic logic, his jaw clenched, his eyes wide and staring.—
Carrie Battan,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2025
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Following the mother-daughter duo of Lorelai Gilmore, played by Lauren Graham, and Rory, played by Alexis Bledel, Gilmore Girls was perfectly made for millennials, packed with wistful romances, frustrating dramatic turns and just enough sarcastic jokes.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
5 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Light, silly, and satirical, knowing your genre tropes makes for an even better viewing experience.—
Gwen Ihnat,
Entertainment Weekly,
18 Oct. 2025
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Director and co-writer Byun Sung-hyun signals his satirical interests early, skipping an intense look at the start of the attack and focusing on an earplug-donning passenger who sleeps through the initial proclamation.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Pot the hibiscus in a pot filled with acidic potting mix.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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The petals close due to the DNA folding when the environment becomes acidic.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Avoid an acid overload of tart and tangy (pickles and citrus), a bold flavor competition, sweet and funky flavors colliding (fruity jams and aged cheeses), and a clash of spicy meats and cheeses with delicate fruits and accompaniments.—
Catharine Kaufman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 Oct. 2025
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Normally, acid from citrus is used to curdle the milk, before the solids are removed to leave a rich drink.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Clever, caustic, caring and competitively ruthless.—
Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
16 Oct. 2025
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Oasis is known the world over as the supergroup containing the infamously caustic pair of brothers, Noel Gallagher and Liam Gallagher.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The actress is clearly relishing the opportunity to deliver Aaron Sorkin’s barbed dialogue (though perhaps not as much as Philip Seymour Hoffman, who steals the show as an explosive CIA functionary).—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
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Watch this just for all the quick lands and barbed moments here alone.—
Andy Hoglund,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
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“Corrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosive. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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