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Recent Examples of noninfectious
However, several types of infectious and noninfectious meningitis don’t spread from person to person.
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 18 Jan. 2025
Kennedy’s largest focus of late has been on noninfectious diseases such as diabetes and cancer and their risk factors such as obesity.
—Byjocelyn Kaiser, science.org, 15 Nov. 2024
But the immune system can be trained to make antibodies in response to an opioid like fentanyl through a vaccine that links bits of the drug to noninfectious bits of bacteria and uses substances called adjuvants.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
To effectively address noninfectious diseases and design new drugs, scientists need more detailed knowledge of how proteins, especially enzymes, bind small molecules.
—Marc Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2024
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 18 Jan. 2025
Kennedy’s largest focus of late has been on noninfectious diseases such as diabetes and cancer and their risk factors such as obesity.
—Byjocelyn Kaiser, science.org, 15 Nov. 2024
But the immune system can be trained to make antibodies in response to an opioid like fentanyl through a vaccine that links bits of the drug to noninfectious bits of bacteria and uses substances called adjuvants.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
To effectively address noninfectious diseases and design new drugs, scientists need more detailed knowledge of how proteins, especially enzymes, bind small molecules.
—Marc Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noninfectious
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The suspect suffered nonfatal gunshot wounds and was being treated at Flagstaff Medical Center, officials said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The city has also recorded 26 nonfatal shootings so far this year, compared to 24 during this time in 2025, according to data from city police.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
2 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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Baking soda cuts grease, removes residue, deodorizes, and is gentle and nontoxic.—
Sarah Lyon,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
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If your utensils have worn out their welcome, swap them with these nontoxic tools to cook without worries.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
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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
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If the clog remains, use a biodegradable, noncorrosive pipe cleaner, or a household cleaner like hydrogen peroxide, to flush out the drain.—
Jessica Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 July 2023
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While swabbing is considered the gold standard in forensic science, brushing could be a quick, nondestructive method the authors could consider in the future, said Kelly Meiklejohn, associate professor in forensic science at Western Sydney University in Australia.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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Many of these components require multi-axis machining, high-temperature curing, and specialized nondestructive inspection.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Nov. 2025
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State programs aimed at helping communities pay for protections against predators such as installing improved fencing or training in nonlethal methods of controlling them have only been funded sporadically.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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The initial ruling blocked federal agents in Minnesota from arresting peaceful protesters or using pepper spray and other nonlethal munitions against them.—
Alexx Altman-Devilbiss,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
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While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
10 Jan. 2026
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After all, humans often intervene in the natural order in morally unobjectionable ways.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Nov. 2025
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Instead of the industrial look favored by many rival robots, NEO is notable for its aggressively nonthreatening appearance.—
James Vincent,
Harpers Magazine,
30 Dec. 2025
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Here, grizzlies don’t equate people with food—as opposed to populated areas where alluring smells forge a connection—and have learned to tolerate humans, thanks to decades of naturalists adopting nonthreatening practices.—
Susan Portnoy,
AFAR Media,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Noninfectious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noninfectious. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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