as in sarcastic
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
The tractor trailer's tank was labeled as containing a corrosive material.
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Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 4 May 2026
At the core of the story is the certainty that revenge, while occasionally satisfying on a gut level, is corrosive to the soul and not, in fact, a reliable way to meet lifelong pals.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
His monologue about my family isn’t comedy- his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
And few advantages are more powerful or more corrosive than gerrymandering.
—Baltimore Sun, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
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Kris Habermehl, CBS News, 4 May 2026
At the core of the story is the certainty that revenge, while occasionally satisfying on a gut level, is corrosive to the soul and not, in fact, a reliable way to meet lifelong pals.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 30 Apr. 2026
His monologue about my family isn’t comedy- his words are corrosive and deepens the political sickness within America.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2026
And few advantages are more powerful or more corrosive than gerrymandering.
—Baltimore Sun, Twin Cities, 26 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosive
Adjective
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Hollywood celebs ran the gamut, from Brad Pitt—who drove one GT onto the bridge—to Jacob Elordi and Kevin Hart, while Blink 182 played a surprisingly sarcastic mini set.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
20 May 2026
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Kara, wearing a vintage Blondie T-shirt and brown trench coat, fights them off while making sarcastic quips, almost Han Solo-like.—
Kate Aurthur,
Variety,
20 May 2026
Adjective
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Its satirical aim feels spot-on.—
Inkoo Kang,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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Carter was the founder of the satirical monthly Spy and newsletter Air Mail.—
Matt Donnelly,
Variety,
14 May 2026
Adjective
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As the tissue breaks down, your mouth loses its protective barrier against germs, acidic foods, and irritation.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
19 May 2026
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Pairing hot peppers with acidic ingredients, such as lime juice or vinegar, or with dairy, can help neutralize some of the jalapeño heat.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Insults were par for the course at The Roast of Kevin Hart, but some jokes had more acid than others.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
11 May 2026
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If choosing wines, focus on bright, higher-acid white wines that cut through the mouth-coating fattiness of cheese.—
Anna Lee Iijima,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Homes and gardens sit behind protective walls and gates with barbed wire.—
Eleanor Beardsley,
NPR,
19 May 2026
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The woman at the front desk of the Devil’s Rope Museum in McLean, Texas, was thrilled Bob Wire was visiting the barbed wire exhibits.—
Sarah D. Wire,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
Adjective
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On Hacks, Deborah Vance (Jean Smart), a caustic comedian, will happily sell her stories and likeness in exchange for mountains of cash.—
Caroline Framke,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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His chief antagonist is his caustic first wife, Queen Marguerite (Joy DeMichelle), who operates as a kind of a martinet death doula.—
Theater Critic,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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“Corrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosive. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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