nonvenomous

adjective

Definition of nonvenomousnext
as in nonpoisonous

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Recent Examples of nonvenomous But there’s little debate that snakes — both venomous and nonvenomous species — play key roles in their respective ecosystems. — Carson Bonner, AJC.com, 9 June 2026 According to local media outlet, KARK, the snakes are nonvenomous black rat snakes, which feed primarily on pests like rats and mice. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 5 June 2026 Five years ago, a shopper confronted a 3-meter-long (10-foot-long) nonvenomous diamond python on a shelf of a Woolworths supermarket in Sydney. — ABC News, 19 May 2026 One of my friends, a Honduran researcher, told me the snake was a nonvenomous species called a green racer. — Thomas Crowther, Time, 5 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for nonvenomous
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonvenomous
  1. nonpoisonous
  2. nonlethal
  3. nontoxic
  4. noninfectious
  5. nonfatal
  6. noncorrosive
  7. nondestructive
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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
  • 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
Definition of nonpoisonous
Adjective
  • Police have drawn sharp scrutiny over their use of nonlethal grenades and other riot-control weapons during recent demonstrations.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The program also provides money for nonlethal equipment to deter wolves, such as electric fences with bright flags.
    — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of nonlethal
Adjective
  • The hotel also offers complimentary nontoxic baby soap kits, baby blankets and pillows, and noise machines.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Authorities said the powder contained in the envelopes was nontoxic and said the envelopes had messages written in UV-reactive ink, not easily seen by the naked eye.
    — Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of nontoxic
Adjective
  • Thus, neurovirologists like me have been looking for noninfectious contributors to this condition.
    — Andrew Bubak, The Conversation, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Imodium is better reserved for noninfectious diarrhea—or after a doctor has ruled out an infection.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 15 July 2026
Definition of noninfectious
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  • Following Baltimore’s historic decline in homicides that began in 2023, killings this year are slightly below last year’s pace — nonfatal shootings, meanwhile, are slightly ahead of 2025.
    — Baltimore Sun staff, Baltimore Sun, 29 Oct. 2026
  • There have also been 213 nonfatal shootings, compared with 226 at this point in 2025.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of nonfatal
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  • The wand is surprisingly lightweight, weighing less than 2 pounds, and is made from noncorrosive metal and a zinc nozzle.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of noncorrosive
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  • Village and township residents and officials have protested the nondestructive hydro-excavation business’s plan to relocate from Channahon to about 38 acres on 159th Street in Homer Township.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of nondestructive

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“Nonvenomous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonvenomous. Accessed 9 Nov. 2026.

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