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
  • Reddit users in the comments section were sympathetic toward the former bridesmaid.
    Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • So the concern is, how sympathetic are the courts going to be to arguments that an agency doesn't have the personnel or the person power to get through the FOIA backlog?
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Kennedy could fire the task force and appoint members more hospitable to his agenda or impose his own decisions, experts said.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2025
  • Being hospitable is one of my big things when people come to our home.
    Sophia A. Nelson, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • These may stem from high levels of crime, civil unrest, or health issues.
    Ross Rosenfeld, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
  • The civil suits are the only remaining legal effort to hold the president accountable for the riot, after two criminal cases against Trump tied to Jan. 6 crumbled last year.
    Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • The 2024 Pew Research survey found that a majority (59%) of people who opposed social reforms in the church attended Mass at least once a week.
    Katie Landeck, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025
  • The virtual town hall remains a testament to Francis' pioneering efforts to modernize the Church's outreach while maintaining its focus on compassion, social justice, and connecting with those on society's margins.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 21 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Surrounded and protected by the lagoon that separates Argentario from the mainland, this amiable town feels like Madrid’s little Tuscan twin, with its sunny disposition, well developed café culture, and houses in every shade of ocher.
    Lee Marshall, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
  • The fine lighting, thick tablecloths, settings and stemware are first class, and the waitstaff, since my last visit a few years back, is now measurably improved in its amiable professionalism.
    John Mariani, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Outside, life bustles with the familiar sounds of rickshaws and friendly neighborhood chatter.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
  • Trump remarked on the friendly reception he's gotten from many in the billionaire class, including Meta founder Mark Zuckerberg and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, during his second term.
    Joey Garrison, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Tennessee officials were frustrated with the ongoing negotiations, said a source briefed on those conversations, but were hopeful for an amicable resolution.
    David Ubben, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
  • But if this relationship is over, don’t expect the divorce to be amicable.
    David McWilliams, Time, 9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Most of the week should be pleasant in the Baltimore area, with temperatures hovering in the upper 70s and low 80s before a chance of showers into the weekend.
    Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 22 Apr. 2025
  • On bord, the Norse flight attendants were pleasant and service was frequent.
    Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Nonhostile.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonhostile. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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