nonfatal

adjective

Definition of nonfatalnext
as in noninfectious

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Recent Examples of nonfatal The officer, Christian Castro, is charged in connection with a nonfatal shooting in Minneapolis. — Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026 Homicides, nonfatal shootings, carjackings and business robberies have all dropped in 2026 compared to 2025 data. — Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Aug. 2026 Those cohort studies showed about a 30% higher risk for both fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular outcomes after statins were discontinued in people 65 and older in the Italy study and 75 and older in the Denmark one. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 11 Aug. 2026 Maricopa County Attorney Rachel Mitchell said Angelo and Alexus Fiordilino will not be charged in connection with the nonfatal drowning of their son. — ABC News, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonfatal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonfatal
  1. noninfectious
  2. nonlethal
  3. nonpoisonous
  4. nontoxic
  5. noncorrosive
  6. nondestructive
  7. mild
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  • Thus, neurovirologists like me have been looking for noninfectious contributors to this condition.
    — Andrew Bubak, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Imodium is better reserved for noninfectious diarrhea—or after a doctor has ruled out an infection.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 15 July 2026
Definition of noninfectious
Adjective
  • Police have drawn sharp scrutiny over their use of nonlethal grenades and other riot-control weapons during recent demonstrations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The program also provides money for nonlethal equipment to deter wolves, such as electric fences with bright flags.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of nonlethal
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  • Advocates say there are ways around the issue by carefully sourcing nonpoisonous trees that are grown organically and not sprayed with fire retardant.
    — Charles Passy, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2020
  • This will give them a chance to exercise this innate behavior with a safe source of nonpoisonous plant life.
    — David Shultz, Science | AAAS, 8 Aug. 2019
Definition of nonpoisonous
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  • Solgel ceramic coating Most nonstick pans use nontoxic coating from organic materials, producing a safe and convenient way to cook your food.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026
  • BioSource’s Palllm Board (yes, three Ls) offers a more sustainable alternative, turning waste from date palms into panels for flooring, furniture, and more, using a chemical-free, nontoxic plant-protein binder.
    — Micheline Maynard, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of nontoxic
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  • The wand is surprisingly lightweight, weighing less than 2 pounds, and is made from noncorrosive metal and a zinc nozzle.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
  • In the chemical and materials industries, quantum computing could inform the design of more efficient batteries for electric cars and noncorrosive elements for ships.
    — Charina Chou, Foreign Affairs, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of noncorrosive
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  • Village and township residents and officials have protested the nondestructive hydro-excavation business’s plan to relocate from Channahon to about 38 acres on 159th Street in Homer Township.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The Live Filter Layers menu offers a wealth of nondestructive effects, including those that add noise, blur, change lighting and colors, distort, and sharpen.
    — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 13 Mar. 2026
Definition of nondestructive
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  • Petersen’s research established the concept of mild cognitive impairment, which lies between healthy cognitive aging and dementia.
    — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026
  • Dunlap is also mild-mannered next to LePage and almost as well-known.
    — David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of mild

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“Nonfatal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonfatal. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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