nonaggressive

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Recent Examples of nonaggressive Never run or make any loud noises or sudden movements, as this could startle these creatures, which are typically nonaggressive until frightened. Madeline Nguyen, The Arizona Republic, 22 Mar. 2024 Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute Western lowland gorillas are quiet, peaceful and nonaggressive, according to the zoo. Aliza Chasan, CBS News, 30 May 2023 The spiders are nonaggressive and bite only in self-defense, such as when someone accidentally sits on them. Tim MacWelch, Outdoor Life, 3 May 2023 The other venomous snake native to the state, the northern copperhead, is mostly docile and nonaggressive, choosing to remain still and hidden rather than give away its position. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 26 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for nonaggressive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonaggressive
Adjective
  • With no discernable reason beyond intimidation, Hasner approved this staggering waste of taxpayer funds, stifling the First Amendment right of peaceable assembly.
    Karen J. Leader, Sun Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Military experts and Iran scholars say that airstrikes alone are unlikely to transform the Islamic republic into a peaceable, democratic country.
    Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times, 2 Mar. 2026
Adjective
  • For not wanting to be nonbelligerent by naming the terms for belligerence.
    Solmaz Sharif, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2022
  • Over time, such cooperation could gradually acclimate Arab peoples to a nonbelligerent stance toward Israel.
    Charles Krauthammer, Twin Cities, 30 May 2017
Adjective
  • But Otto is the man who served as Hand of the King to Rhaenrya's father, peaceful King Viserys (Paddy Considine).
    Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 29 June 2026
  • To stop the peaceful transfer of power.
    Dick Durbin, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
Adjective
  • Olivier tried successfully to get the reader to understand how a gentle, pacific young man could come to kill more than a thousand people, and so capturing the tone and empathetic portrayal not only of Simo Häyhä and his colleagues but also of the often-bewildered Russian soldiers was essential.
    Erik Pedersen, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
  • Courtesy: Apple Apple on Tuesday sent invites to the media and analysts for a launch event at its campus on September 9 at 10 A.M pacific time.
    Kif Leswing, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The electric blue shade adds such a fun pop of color to a summer wardrobe, instantly brightening up basics like white jeans, denim shorts, or neutral trousers.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • And perhaps most importantly, hempcrete can be carbon neutral or even carbon negative, depending on its composition.
    Amy Gunia, CNN Money, 24 June 2026
Adjective
  • The humidity lifts, replaced by bright, mild days made for the historic streets of Savannah and Charleston, or the maritime forests and salt marshes beyond them.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Scattered over the top were generous pebbles of queso panela, mild, milky and squeaky like halloumi.
    Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026

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“Nonaggressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonaggressive. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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