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Recent Examples of nonlethal
Officers fired beanbag rounds, a nonlethal alternative to bullets, to subdue Carter and take him into custody.
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Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The state spent more than $2 million on nonlethal efforts to drive the wolves away from human communities, working day and night over the summer to frighten them with drones, flags, rubber bullets and beanbags, among other methods.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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
On Friday in Southern California, a 21-year-old protester underwent six hours of surgery after a Department of Homeland Security agent fired a nonlethal round at close range at him during a protest.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
The state spent more than $2 million on nonlethal efforts to drive the wolves away from human communities, working day and night over the summer to frighten them with drones, flags, rubber bullets and beanbags, among other methods.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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
On Friday in Southern California, a 21-year-old protester underwent six hours of surgery after a Department of Homeland Security agent fired a nonlethal round at close range at him during a protest.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 14 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonlethal
Adjective
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With a nontoxic and moisturizing formula, the Luxury Lip Tints give you long-lasting hydration while adding a beautiful pop of color to your lips.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
24 Mar. 2026
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These pivotal memories of Clark and Floyd’s buddy romance amount to another darkly comic portrait of a nontoxic male friendship — complete with nontraditional definitions of manhood that place meaningful friendships over monolithic strength — all built on a foundation of lies and insecurities.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
23 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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As of March 19 – the most recent day of data collection – the Milwaukee Police Department has logged 63 nonfatal shootings and 20 homicides, although the homicide data doesn't break down cause of death.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
21 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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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
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The machine scanned the skull using bright, nondestructive X-rays, generating over 9,000 high-resolution images and terabytes of data.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
Adjective
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Often, coughs are caused by noninfectious conditions such as asthma, allergies, reflux diseases and chronic sinus drainage, Green says.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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More changes - including budget cuts - are anticipated in an ongoing reorganization effort that aims to remove noninfectious diseases from the CDC's responsibilities.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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To humans, the snake is nonvenomous, but larger ones have huge, sharp teeth that can cause serious lacerations.—
Stephanie Pearson,
Outside,
17 Mar. 2026
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Lake Texoma is home to many snakes, both nonvenomous and venomous, including three species of Rattlesnake: the Western Diamondback, Timber, and Western Pygmy.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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“Nonlethal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonlethal. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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