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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.
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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
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
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Iran’s missile strike against a U.S. military base in Qatar was met with near-unanimous rebuke in the Middle East, including from sympathetic powers such as Oman.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
23 June 2025
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Trump and his cabinet members have repeatedly characterized Khalil’s advocacy as antisemitic and as being sympathetic to Hamas, which the U.S. designates as a terrorist organization.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Iranians are extremely friendly, warm and hospitable and enjoy nothing more than inviting guests into their homes for a meal.—
Kim Hjelmgaard,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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Its people have always been open to the world and constantly reshaped by it, unfailingly hospitable and ready to adapt.—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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The actor reached a civil settlement with the city of Chicago earlier this year.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Still, even if Abrego Garcia is to be released, ICE will arrest and detain him immediately via civil immigration process, separately from the criminal case.—
Greg Wehner , Bill Mears,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
Adjective
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Zion, a gripping film exposing social issues in Guadeloupe, was the premiere feature film shown on opening night of the five-day festival.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 June 2025
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The scene has been shared widely across social platforms and viewed millions of times, becoming a crystalizing moment for those protesting the Trump administration.—
Alina Hartounian,
NPR,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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Here, amiable staff are on hand to bring you champagne and snacks, and offer expert advice on the best sunbathing locations and spots for a sea dip.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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By contrast, the MAC’s outreach feels amiable and old-school.—
Lori Waxman,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
Adjective
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A week filled with fun videos of puppies trying to master the stairs and a friendly doggy neighbor making his rounds brightened our social media timelines, but a few of our readers' pet videos and pictures stood out.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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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
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Geragos also pulled up amicable texts Jane and Combs sent each other last year, seeking to depict the Bad Boy Records founder as capable of care and affection.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2025
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What seemed like a tight friendship and amicable working relationship between President Donald Trump and tech mogul Elon Musk came to a spectacular end this week, with the duo exchanging heated barbs in an all-out social media war that kicked off June 5.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Her biggest piece of advice for creating a pleasant patio at your own home?—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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The most pleasant surprise to me was Ohio’s Matt Ponatoski, ranked as the No. 29 QB by 247Sports.—
Bruce Feldman,
New York Times,
20 June 2025
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“Nonhostile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonhostile. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.
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