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
It’s not just used for harmless recommendations; advertisers and data brokers tap into this to predict your mood, interests, and even potential vulnerabilities.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
While most types of E. coli are harmless and help us digest food, produce vitamins, and protect us from harmful germs, according to the CDC, some cases lead to diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis and other serious illnesses.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 27 June 2025
The parchment tube worm is a couple of inches long and about a half-inch wide and is harmless, Seid said.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
Generally, face yoga exercises are harmless, Alam said.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
While most types of E. coli are harmless and help us digest food, produce vitamins, and protect us from harmful germs, according to the CDC, some cases lead to diarrhea, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, sepsis and other serious illnesses.
—Moná Thomas, People.com, 27 June 2025
The parchment tube worm is a couple of inches long and about a half-inch wide and is harmless, Seid said.
—Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2025
Generally, face yoga exercises are harmless, Alam said.
—Kameryn Griesser, CNN Money, 21 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for harmless
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Only 2 percent of cockroach species are pests, while the other 7,000 or so species are benign, Ware says.—
Madeline Bodin,
Smithsonian Magazine,
27 June 2025
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Why Is Important for Parents to Be Aware of Bop House Content On most social media platforms, The Bop House’s content is relatively benign, usually taking the form of TikTok dances and games or an inside look at special events, like their private jet trip to the Super Bowl.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
26 June 2025
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The advisory is in effect until 11 p.m. Recommendations from the NWS for staying safe during a flood For either residents or campers of flood-prone, low-lying areas, take immediate action and seek higher ground.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
30 June 2025
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Shop for discounts Regional and national car insurance companies offer discounts for a variety of drivers, including good students, homeowners, veterans, safe drivers and households with more than one car on a policy.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
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That includes sparklers, which may look more innocent but can get up to 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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So far, the city's liability insurance carriers have agreed to pay nearly $27 million to settle four civil rights lawsuits alleging detectives — including some identified by multiple former officers as Wolverines — framed innocent people.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
4 July 2025
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Topping the list were fish, hamsters, ducks, and tortoises—choices that may seem innocuous yet drew considerable feedback from those who had cared for them.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 July 2025
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To the grandparent, the situation might seem innocuous; after all, its just one episode of television while the adults do chores.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
3 July 2025
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The party scenes with leggy dancers, meant to be decadent, are inoffensive.—
Mark Swed,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2025
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But its efforts to remain anonymous and inoffensive have been undone by allegations of labor abuses, environmental criticisms and, despite moving its headquarters to Singapore, persistent concerns about its Chinese ownership.—
Timothy McLaughlin,
Wired News,
5 May 2025
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Curcumin also supports the healthy flexibility and function of your blood vessels.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
26 June 2025
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Primarily, passenger revenue grew a healthy 5.4% to £2.16 billion, as travel demand remained robust and was able to meet the higher capacity introduced.—
John Choong,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
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“Harmless.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/harmless. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.
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