as in peaceful
not involving violence or force
nonviolent protests
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Recent Examples of nonviolent
She's championed a groundbreaking bill that offers certain offenders with nonviolent criminal records a chance to have their cases automatically sealed, removing them from public view.
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CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
In some cases, pardoning individuals who acted under duress – and even willing but nonviolent collaborators who fully disclose their actions – can support postwar reconciliation.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Federal agencies have coordinated efforts to carry out widespread deportation actions, which have included nonviolent migrants, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, and some green card holders and applicants.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Johnson, a grandmother, was a nonviolent offender who spent 21 years in federal prison after being convicted in connection with a drug trafficking conspiracy.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 9 Nov. 2025
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CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
In some cases, pardoning individuals who acted under duress – and even willing but nonviolent collaborators who fully disclose their actions – can support postwar reconciliation.
—Valerie Morkevicius, The Conversation, 15 Dec. 2025
Federal agencies have coordinated efforts to carry out widespread deportation actions, which have included nonviolent migrants, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients, and some green card holders and applicants.
—Billal Rahman, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Johnson, a grandmother, was a nonviolent offender who spent 21 years in federal prison after being convicted in connection with a drug trafficking conspiracy.
—Doha Madani, NBC news, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonviolent
Adjective
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The mayor called on the community to remain peaceful in the aftermath.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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But once inside, as the crackling fire quickly warms you up, there’s no better feeling after hours on the trail than dropping your backpack on the floor, taking off your boots and settling in for a few days of peaceful escape.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
7 Jan. 2026
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Instead, the United States should continue to take no position on the ultimate outcome of cross-strait differences, insisting only on a peaceable process.—
STEPHEN WERTHEIM,
Foreign Affairs,
28 Oct. 2025
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If peaceable trading isn't your dream, consider the corsair life, pillaging other ships for their precious cargo.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Nonviolent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonviolent. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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