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containing or contaminated with a substance capable of injuring or killing a living thing
a venomous arrow
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Recent Examples of venomous
Adventurous diners can also try the restaurant’s infamous snake and scorpion shots, which feature tequila infused with one (or both) of the venomous creatures—don't worry, they're said to carry folkloric medicinal properties.
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Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Despite being strapped financially, Ruben gets addicted to the expensive process of injections, falling for a number of venomous right-wing podcasts about claiming one’s manhood.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are up to 8,000 people bitten by venomous snakes annually, and only about five cases result in death.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Nike executive Gentry Humphrey, who’s currently the vice president of Jordan footwear, likened the look to that of a snake — specifically the highly venomous black mamba.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Latifah Al Hazza, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Mar. 2026
Despite being strapped financially, Ruben gets addicted to the expensive process of injections, falling for a number of venomous right-wing podcasts about claiming one’s manhood.
—Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2026
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there are up to 8,000 people bitten by venomous snakes annually, and only about five cases result in death.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Nike executive Gentry Humphrey, who’s currently the vice president of Jordan footwear, likened the look to that of a snake — specifically the highly venomous black mamba.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venomous
Adjective
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Trump’s populist allies have learned that their most poisonous ideas have a potent audience.—
Jonathan Chait,
The Atlantic,
25 Mar. 2026
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Here’s a guide to nine common indoor plants that are poisonous to pets, along with the symptoms every pet owner should recognize.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
24 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Power to the people is poison to the powerful.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Feb. 2026
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Dropped in recent years because carbs are poison.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Venomous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venomous. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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