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
Making matters worse, this life-threatening condition can begin from something as seemingly harmless as pneumonia, a urinary tract infection or even a deep cut.
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The new therapy works by using a harmless virus to deliver special genetic instructions to the brain, researchers said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
But the vast majority of bites are relatively harmless, according to experts.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
What seems like a harmless shortcut could cost you a hefty fine, and even increase your risk for an accident.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
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Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The new therapy works by using a harmless virus to deliver special genetic instructions to the brain, researchers said.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2025
But the vast majority of bites are relatively harmless, according to experts.
—Evan Mealins, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
What seems like a harmless shortcut could cost you a hefty fine, and even increase your risk for an accident.
—Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmless
Adjective
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These benign growths are most often asymptomatic (without symptoms) and usually found by chance during imaging for other reasons.—
MD Published,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Jones' assessments of the situation featured everything from benign, informational updates to suggesting Parsons could get hit by a car while discussing the implications of signing the 26-year-old star to a long-term deal.—
Jacob Camenker,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Fields slept at downtown bus stops, often gathering with groups or pretending to have a firearm in her coat to stay safe.—
Ashley Hiruko,
ProPublica,
6 Oct. 2025
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No payment data was accessed within the breach, meaning information like credits cards or transaction history was safe.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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As with all investigations leading to arrest, the subjects of the investigation are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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The new dating term 'Shrekking' sounds innocent.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Then again, paper straws seemed pretty innocuous, too, until several months ago.—
Rodney Carmichael,
NPR,
1 Oct. 2025
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Typically caused by a sensitive immune system — which confuses innocuous bacteria for harmful pathogens — symptoms include fever, fatigue, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, loss of appetite and weight loss, anemia, skin changes, arthritis and more.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This model protects against allergens like pollen and pet dander, smoke, dust, and does it all from a place of covert, inoffensive design.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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Soon, though, Shahn began to doubt whether such pleasant, inoffensive paintings sufficed.—
Nicole Rudick,
The New York Review of Books,
2 Oct. 2025
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Forest needed competition for Chris Wood, and the 24-year-old fits the bill as a senior Brazil international who has scored at a healthy rate back home.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Scientists found that the latter combo reduced blood sugar spikes in healthy participants.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Harmless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmless. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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