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as in peaceful
inclined to live in peace and to avoid war
a peaceable nation that has never had any interest in conquest
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as in nonviolent
not involving violence or force
trying to find a peaceable resolution
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Recent Examples of peaceable
Such was the peaceable dreaming, the end-of-history thinking, in the wake of the Twelve-Day War.
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
The giant moa was the world’s largest bird, up to 11 feet high and 500 lbs., a peaceable, plant-eating giant that lived on the edges of forests in New Zealand’s South Island.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
If anything, the scale of the Second World War and the advent of the atom bomb made the quest for a peaceable international order more urgent than ever.
—Margaret MacMillan, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
Protesters were given cards with QR codes that linked to Yale University’s policies for peaceable assembly, such as keeping everyone physically safe, not blocking entrances and exits and no disruptions to the university’s operations.
—Brynn Gingras, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
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David Remnick, New Yorker, 28 July 2025
The giant moa was the world’s largest bird, up to 11 feet high and 500 lbs., a peaceable, plant-eating giant that lived on the edges of forests in New Zealand’s South Island.
—David Bloom, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025
If anything, the scale of the Second World War and the advent of the atom bomb made the quest for a peaceable international order more urgent than ever.
—Margaret MacMillan, The Atlantic, 30 Apr. 2025
Protesters were given cards with QR codes that linked to Yale University’s policies for peaceable assembly, such as keeping everyone physically safe, not blocking entrances and exits and no disruptions to the university’s operations.
—Brynn Gingras, CNN Money, 23 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for peaceable
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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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The News reported last year that some nonviolent meth offenders prosecuted in North Texas are serving decades in prison.—
Kevin Krause,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Per House Enrolled Act 1285, schools need to have made sure at least one employee present during the school year has received nonviolent crisis intervention training.—
Kayla Dwyer,
IndyStar,
30 Dec. 2025
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Courtesy: Apple Apple on Tuesday sent invites to the media and analysts for a launch event at its campus on September 9 at 10 A.M pacific time.—
Kif Leswing,
CNBC,
26 Aug. 2025
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My late grandfather, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, served in the pacific campaign.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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A number of officials recently expressed support for Japan’s nuclear possession, which has led to criticism from Japanese atomic bomb survivors and other pacifist groups.—
Mari Yamaguchi,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Dec. 2025
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The reports come as Tokyo and Beijing continue to deteriorate over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's statement last month that a military blockade of Taiwan could necessitate military intervention under Japan's pacifist constitution.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Dec. 2025
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“Peaceable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peaceable. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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