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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as in bitterness
biting sharpness of feeling or expression
the unconscionable corrosiveness with which he voiced his criticisms diminished their value and effectiveness
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Recent Examples of corrosive
David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
The series consciously draws parallels between the two 19-year-olds, as well as the communities around them, to explore the corrosive cycle of violence.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 May 2025
The third problem Marylanders will solve is ensuring that vulnerable communities are shielded from the corrosive effects of disinformation.
—Will Fries, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
Processing them has traditionally required toxic, highly corrosive substances that can leach into waterways and soil.
—Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Cruise plays all this with corrosive interiority alongside his characteristic physical stamina.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2025
The series consciously draws parallels between the two 19-year-olds, as well as the communities around them, to explore the corrosive cycle of violence.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 12 May 2025
The third problem Marylanders will solve is ensuring that vulnerable communities are shielded from the corrosive effects of disinformation.
—Will Fries, Baltimore Sun, 8 May 2025
Processing them has traditionally required toxic, highly corrosive substances that can leach into waterways and soil.
—Stephanie Hanes, Christian Science Monitor, 18 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosive
Adjective
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Still, Ernst shared a sarcastic apology video after facing criticism from Democrats over her response to the town hall attendees' concerns.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The vibe, never exactly cheerful, and never leavened by a hint of even the most sarcastic sense of humor, takes a turn for the horrific one evening in the wake of the bawdy revels celebrating Tomek’s wedding.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Vaccinations remain the best way to prevent coronavirus infection and lower the risk of subsequent long COVID by reducing the severity of the initial infection and immune response.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2025
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The difference between a tropical storm and a hurricane comes down to wind speed, the most important factor in determining the severity of a storm and its classification.—
Ann Abel,
AFAR Media,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Neither damning nor satiric, W. is oddly wistful, almost regretful — rare sentiments in a Stone film.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
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All Systems Red is a legible introduction to Wells’ hyper-capitalist, playfully satiric galaxy.—
Rory Doherty,
Time,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Over the nearly 20 months since the hostilities began, Colin Clarke said there has been a radicalization effect in the U.S., particularly of the political left.—
Odette Yousef,
NPR,
28 May 2025
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Opposition to the war became hostility toward our own military.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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The way the soil responds will give you an idea of whether your soil is acidic, alkaline, or neutral.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 May 2025
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The acidic soil at Sutton Hoo, which rotted away the wood of the Anglo-Saxon ship and only left impressions of planks and rows of iron rivets, means that many of the bone combs previously found at Sutton Hoo have not been well-preserved, Howarth said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
24 May 2025
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Once cooked, the meatballs are tender, juicy, and absorb all the garlicky flavor of the sauce, which is rich from Parmesan cheese and nicely balance with a little acidity from wine.—
Jasmine Smith,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Cassis and blackberry flavors are wrapped in a sheath of elegant tannins that slowly dissolve to reveal dazzling acidity and a soft touch of sage in the lingering finish.—
Mike DeSimone,
Robb Report,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Azaleas do like an acid soil and grow best when the soil acidity is in the pH range of 4.5 to 5.5.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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Fluoride also replaces minerals lost from teeth due to acid breakdown, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The results revealed that pla depletion decreases the virulence and increases the length of plague infections in mice.—
Sam Walters,
Discover Magazine,
31 May 2025
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The diminished virulence that the pathogen evolved in response to more of its hosts dying potentially caused these earlier plague pandemics to fizzle out.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
29 May 2025
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“Corrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosive. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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