as in nontoxic
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Recent Examples of nonpoisonous
Advocates say there are ways around the issue by carefully sourcing nonpoisonous trees that are grown organically and not sprayed with fire retardant.
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Charles Passy, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2020
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
Charles Passy, WSJ, 27 Dec. 2020
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonpoisonous
Adjective
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Masks should not block vision or breathing; makeup or face paint is a safer alternative, though make sure any products used are nontoxic and labeled for use on skin.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 Oct. 2025
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The gel is nontoxic and can be used as a tool to help protect aquatic ecosystems.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Good, nutritious food — tailored to the individual — is medicine.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
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Without sustained investment or the return of a full-service grocery store, maintaining a nutritious diet will continue to require extra time, money and sacrifice.—
April Quevedo,
jsonline.com,
21 Oct. 2025
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Local public health officials have also shared concerns about funding drying up for WIC, which supports women, infants and children with nutritional assistance and other health services.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
25 Oct. 2025
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These make the applesauce higher in calories, fat, and salt without increasing nutritional levels.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Nonpoisonous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonpoisonous. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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