nonhostile

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Recent Examples of nonhostile But in this case, what lies behind the first door is not a dark and dreary cave but a vast field of blowing grass, visible far-off castles, unexplored ruins, hostile and nonhostile characters of all sorts, and several glowing trees planted at key locations on the map. Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2022 And while cobras are shy, nonhostile creatures, would-be combatants would do well to bookmark our tips on how to survive a cobra bite. Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 4 Nov. 2022 Namely, to be all things to all missions, from down-and-dirty close air support to ground troops to routine patrols in nonhostile regions. Jamie McIntyre, Washington Examiner, 18 Mar. 2021 Experts say bosses should remind workers about anti-harassment and social media policies, since worker behavior could run afoul of an employer’s obligation to maintain a safe and nonhostile work environment. Kaite Surma, chicagotribune.com, 4 Nov. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonhostile
Adjective
  • But even with these musicians and Boyd’s sympathetic production, the sessions were fraught.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 5 July 2025
  • The president has vacillated in recent months between deporting all individuals who are in the country illegally and being sympathetic to farmers and hospitality executives who rely on such migrant workers for labor.
    Brett Samuels, The Hill, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • Italy has, nevertheless, been experiencing a surge in wealthy arrivals — both to visit and live — as its more hospitable flat-tax regime and booming luxury real estate sector have proved a draw whereas other countries have sought to crack down on the uber-rich.
    Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 27 June 2025
  • But the temporary win for researchers doesn’t mean the NIH under Trump will necessarily become newly hospitable to grant proposals concerning PrEP implementation.
    Benjamin Ryan, NBC news, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • When her husband arrived, the interaction was anything but civil.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 4 July 2025
  • At least 16 deaths have been reported of people in custody at the Eloy facility, including five suicides, since the civil detention center opened in 1994, according to the Detention Watch Network.
    Raphael Romero Ruiz, AZCentral.com, 4 July 2025
Adjective
  • The founder’s increasing social activism has not consistently aligned with Unilever’s values, illustrating the complexity corporations can face.
    Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • The 25 kilos of drugs were wrapped in packaging featuring the iconic gun-brandishing cartoon character, the Walton County Sheriff's Office said in a social media post, which included images of the cocaine.
    July 1, CBS News, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Duke of Sussex sat and shared a friendly conversation with her and Jack at his last major royal event — King Charles' coronation in May 2023 — and Eugenie's amiable interaction with Nonoo seems to continue the trend of the cousins being on good terms.
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 24 June 2025
  • But keep an eye on their amiable cousin Aurora, because her fate this season might be far worse than Agnes'.
    Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • This friendly caller is helping seniors feel less lonely, The Wall Street Journal reports.
    Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 28 June 2025
  • This is a guide that is both a friendly flower refresher course for the veteran gardener and a wonderful introduction to flowers for the novice.
    Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 28 June 2025
Adjective
  • While none shared specific reasons, some online exchanges hinted that not all of the departures were entirely amicable.
    Emily Blackwood, People.com, 26 June 2025
  • His departure from the Peacock soap was described as amicable.
    Lynette Rice, Deadline, 23 June 2025
Adjective
  • Quiet and largely seasonably pleasant weather will settle across the Kansas City area on Tuesday, giving the metro a break from the heat and storms of the past few days, according to the National Weather Service.
    Robert A. Cronkleton, Kansas City Star, 1 July 2025
  • The average temperature is a pleasant 56°F (13°C), with warm summers and cool winters.
    Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025

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“Nonhostile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonhostile. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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