nonvenomous

adjective

Definition of nonvenomousnext
as in nonpoisonous

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Recent Examples of nonvenomous 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 To humans, the snake is nonvenomous, but larger ones have huge, sharp teeth that can cause serious lacerations. — Stephanie Pearson, Outside, 17 Mar. 2026 The bite is nonvenomous and usually more of a quick defensive snap than an attack. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 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
Adjective
  • 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
  • State negotiators rejected the idea of allowing ranchers to use rubber bullets and other nonlethal ammunition because some can be confused for real bullets, Fisher said.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • Since the decision, residents and conservationists around the country have rallied around the geese, urging the HOA to reconsider the cull and find nonlethal measures to control the population.
    — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Definition of nonlethal
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  • Made from soft, flexible, vegan, and nontoxic silicone, these durable bags are designed to handle everything from errands to evenings out.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • That daily exposure is the reason nontoxic alternatives have become a bigger part of how households think about safety, especially for families with kids and pets.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2026
Definition of nontoxic
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of noninfectious
Adjective
  • Reports of nonfatal overdoses in Phoenix through June are 17 percent lower this year than last.
    — Josh Katz, New York Times, 15 July 2026
  • Neither study analyzed survival beyond hospital discharge or nonfatal outcomes.
    — Cal Chengqi Fang, The Conversation, 14 July 2026
Definition of nonfatal
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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
  • 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
Definition of noncorrosive
Adjective
  • Homer Township and Homer Glen residents and officials have protested a plan for Badger to relocate its nondestructive hydro-excavation business from Channahon.
    — Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 16 July 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 20 Jul. 2026.

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