as in benign
not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt
a perfectly harmless little spider
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Recent Examples of harmless
On the other hand, most snakes are harmless to dogs.
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Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Kim flew out in his third and final at-bat, swinging at the first pitch and lofting a harmless fly ball to left field, a result invoking more disgruntled noises from the home faithful.
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Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Your phone number may feel harmless.
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Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
While some viral health trends are harmless—or simply ineffective—others can put your health at serious risk.
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Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for harmless
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
21 June 2026
Kim flew out in his third and final at-bat, swinging at the first pitch and lofting a harmless fly ball to left field, a result invoking more disgruntled noises from the home faithful.
—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
19 June 2026
Your phone number may feel harmless.
—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
While some viral health trends are harmless—or simply ineffective—others can put your health at serious risk.
—
Stephanie Brown,
Verywell Health,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for harmless
Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmless
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Imaging this week showed Brown has a stress reaction in his neck, which was in the same spot as his 2024 ailment that ultimately had been diagnosed as an osteoma (benign bone tumor).
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Where the Lipoma Claim Comes From Online posts have spread the idea that the mushroom can shrink lipomas, the benign fatty tumors that commonly form under a dog’s skin.
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Videos have flooded social media platforms in the hours since the earthquakes hit Venezuela, with people both inside and outside the country using them to gauge the extent of the destruction, and check if the homes of uncontactable family members are safe.
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Police said in a news release Thursday afternoon that Caprice and her child have been found safe.
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But the document also made clear, as every criminal case must, that the charges were accusations and that the defendant was presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Nearly two-dozen suspects are now off the streets after being charged with dozens of shootings involving innocent bystanders.
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These innocuous-seeming actions can kindle dry vegetation, potentially spawning a wildfire.
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This seemingly innocuous question continues to shape mathematical research to this day.
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On the surface, Little House on the Prairie is one of the most inoffensive and wholesome shows of all time.
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The Breadwinner is aiming to recapture the satisfaction of going to see a three-out-of-five-star movie, offering decent laughs in an inoffensive package.
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Going 3-0 in group stage is nice, but ultimately doesn’t matter as much as having every player as healthy as possible for the knockout stage.
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Is low-carb or low-fat eating healthier for your heart?
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“Harmless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmless. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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