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Recent Examples of nonvenomous
The snake species is nonvenomous but does make a rattling sound when threatened.
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Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
Following the presentation, participants can meet one of the center’s native, nonvenomous snake ambassadors.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
Chuckwallas are nonvenomous, nonpoisonous herbivores.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2024
One of the largest snakes in the world, the Burmese python is a nonvenomous constrictor found primarily in and around the Everglades ecosystem in south Florida.
—Lauren Ferrer, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2024
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Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 12 Sep. 2024
Following the presentation, participants can meet one of the center’s native, nonvenomous snake ambassadors.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2024
Chuckwallas are nonvenomous, nonpoisonous herbivores.
—Brenna Gauchat, The Arizona Republic, 5 Aug. 2024
One of the largest snakes in the world, the Burmese python is a nonvenomous constrictor found primarily in and around the Everglades ecosystem in south Florida.
—Lauren Ferrer, Sun Sentinel, 29 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonvenomous
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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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The protective gear was used to help rioters withstand rubber bullets, tear gas, and other nonlethal munitions deployed by law enforcement.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
3 July 2025
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Campus safety officers are stationed in every middle and high school in the district but carry nonlethal weapons.—
Lauren Penington,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
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Take care when considering plastic, however, as some of these containers may not be BPA-free or nontoxic.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
2 July 2025
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Some art sets are nontoxic and come with washable paints or other materials.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 June 2025
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However, several types of infectious and noninfectious meningitis don’t spread from person to person.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
18 Jan. 2025
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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
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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,
7 July 2025
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In addition, Ocean City police reported a nonfatal shooting near 28th Street and Philadelphia Avenue early Saturday morning.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
5 July 2025
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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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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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Using portable X-ray fluorescence, a nondestructive way to identify geochemical fingerprints, the researchers confirmed that the Mexicas were partial to a particular green and golden obsidian to produce items for rituals.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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The study highlights how important nondestructive X-ray fluorescence spectrometry has become to archaeology, said John Millhauser, associate professor of sociology and anthropology at North Carolina State University.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 May 2025
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“Nonvenomous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonvenomous. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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