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Recent Examples of sublethal
But subtler, sublethal effects, like those described above for DDT, could be much farther-reaching.
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Matthew Savoca, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2023
The third is that this dosage was sublethal, just to send a message.
—Ellen Barry and Ceylan Yeginsu, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2018
There’s a growing body of evidence, too, that neonicotinoids may have sublethal effects, says Dennis vanEngelsdorp, a bee researcher at the University of Maryland who was not involved in the new study.
—National Geographic, 26 July 2016
Matthew Savoca, The Conversation, 21 Mar. 2023
The third is that this dosage was sublethal, just to send a message.
—Ellen Barry and Ceylan Yeginsu, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2018
There’s a growing body of evidence, too, that neonicotinoids may have sublethal effects, says Dennis vanEngelsdorp, a bee researcher at the University of Maryland who was not involved in the new study.
—National Geographic, 26 July 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sublethal
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Instead, the city of Garden Grove is partially deserted with the looming threat of a toxic cloud.—
Victoria Le,
Oc Register,
24 May 2026
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Approximately 40,000 residents in Orange County, California, are under evacuation orders as authorities are concerned a tank filled with a toxic chemical will either leak or explode.—
Taylor Romine,
CNN Money,
23 May 2026
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His provisional cause of death was given as multi-organ failure due to infective endocarditis, a rare infection of the inner lining or valves of the heart.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
26 Feb. 2025
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On July 30, Ray updated her fans again, revealing her diagnosis of infective endocarditis, a severe heart infection.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
31 July 2024
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The Italian actress is, of course, associated more recently with the early years of MeToo, which saw her as one of the most virulent direct accusers of Harvey Weinstein, after which she was embroiled in misconduct allegations of her own from former actor collaborator Jimmy Bennett.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
20 May 2026
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Measles is so virulent that at least 95% of a community needs to be vaccinated with two doses of the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine to avoid its spread, according to the World Health Organization.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
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According to local media reports, Xu spent hundreds of thousands of yuan (tens of thousands of dollars) to buy highly toxic substances online, including alpha-amanitin, a lethal compound found in some poisonous mushrooms.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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According to local media reports, Xu spent hundreds of thousands of yuan (tens of thousands of dollars) to buy highly toxic substances online, including alpha-amanitin, a lethal compound found in some poisonous mushrooms.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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There’s nothing more infectious than sitting and laughing in a theater with a bunch of people with different age ranges and backgrounds.—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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Kindred spirits, a coach and player whose infectious passion and deep thinking have kept City driving to new achievements through different configurations and evolving approaches.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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Setting yourself up to overcome its deleterious effects on your money should be one of your top priorities, says Boneparth.—
Ryan Ermey,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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Alcohol, even marijuana, even light marijuana use, can have a deleterious effect on the development of a young brain.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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Avoiding peak sunlight hours, and wearing hats, clothing, and sticking to the shade are safe and effective ways to reduce your risk of harmful sun exposure, Fisher says.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
25 May 2026
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Gallup recently found that the percentage of Americans who drink alcohol has fallen to 54%, the lowest level in nearly 90 years, while a majority now believe even moderate drinking is harmful to health.—
Daphne Ewing-Chow,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Microplastics are tiny fragments, that can be as small as 1/25,000th of an inch (1 micrometer) and are a pernicious part of the plastic pollution crisis.—
Laura Paddison,
CNN Money,
29 Apr. 2026
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What is more pernicious than the denial is the tacit acceptance of his behavior in the community, as the community was the lifeblood of his art.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Sublethal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sublethal. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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