as in poisonous
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
But, Ricketts said, many people struggle identifying the difference — leading to unknowingly touching a venomous snake.
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Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Meet some of their favorite venomous and nonvenomous snakes, including recent rescues from the local reptile community.
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Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
But there’s little debate that snakes — both venomous and nonvenomous species — play key roles in their respective ecosystems.
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Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
The book is full of stories of villains, like the venomous heroin that took so many of Seattle’s crusaders as well as the music industry that never quite understood where Soundgarden belonged.
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Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
9 June 2026
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Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Meet some of their favorite venomous and nonvenomous snakes, including recent rescues from the local reptile community.
—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 June 2026
But there’s little debate that snakes — both venomous and nonvenomous species — play key roles in their respective ecosystems.
—
Carson Bonner,
AJC.com,
9 June 2026
The book is full of stories of villains, like the venomous heroin that took so many of Seattle’s crusaders as well as the music industry that never quite understood where Soundgarden belonged.
—
Selena Fragassi,
SPIN,
9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for venomous
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The cane toad, also known as the bufo toad or the marine toad, is known for the large, poisonous glands behind its eyes that secrete toxins when it’s touched.
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Berlin — Authorities across Germany have been battling an aggressive outbreak of poisonous caterpillars, which can cause severe health issues and have led to the closure of parks and other outdoor spaces, including in Berlin.
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Power to the people is poison to the powerful.
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Dropped in recent years because carbs are poison.
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“Venomous.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/venomous. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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