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Recent Examples of noninfectious
However, several types of infectious and noninfectious meningitis don’t spread from person to person.
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Heidi Moawad, Verywell Health, 18 Jan. 2025
Kennedy’s largest focus of late has been on noninfectious diseases such as diabetes and cancer and their risk factors such as obesity.
—Byjocelyn Kaiser, science.org, 15 Nov. 2024
But the immune system can be trained to make antibodies in response to an opioid like fentanyl through a vaccine that links bits of the drug to noninfectious bits of bacteria and uses substances called adjuvants.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2024
To effectively address noninfectious diseases and design new drugs, scientists need more detailed knowledge of how proteins, especially enzymes, bind small molecules.
—Marc Zimmer, Discover Magazine, 10 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for noninfectious
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Gary agreed to pay the Kinahans two hundred thousand euros to atone for various misdeeds, including a nonfatal shooting of a Kinahan associate.—
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In 2024, out of 5,450 nonfatal overdoses, 1,092 people in Milwaukee County were 55 and older.—
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Advocates say there are ways around the issue by carefully sourcing nonpoisonous trees that are grown organically and not sprayed with fire retardant.—
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This will give them a chance to exercise this innate behavior with a safe source of nonpoisonous plant life.—
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Masks should not block vision or breathing; makeup or face paint is a safer alternative, though make sure any products used are nontoxic and labeled for use on skin.—
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The gel is nontoxic and can be used as a tool to help protect aquatic ecosystems.—
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In the chemical and materials industries, quantum computing could inform the design of more efficient batteries for electric cars and noncorrosive elements for ships.—
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If the clog remains, use a biodegradable, noncorrosive pipe cleaner, or a household cleaner like hydrogen peroxide, to flush out the drain.—
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Many of these components require multi-axis machining, high-temperature curing, and specialized nondestructive inspection.—
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The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology later reported nondestructive waves and canceled the alert by early afternoon.—
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It was called a tragedy by environmentalists, who along with ranchers accused the state of taking too long to try nonlethal ways of controlling the animals.—
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If those steps don’t work, Kellum said other options might include trapping and potentially using nonlethal projectiles, such as paint balls, to chase away, haze and deter them.—
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While a standard Whiskey Sour is a delightful experience, almost invariably mixed with bourbon and made smooth and unobjectionable with egg white, the Rattlesnake is that same framework but greener.—
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After all, humans often intervene in the natural order in morally unobjectionable ways.—
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Instead of the industrial look favored by many rival robots, NEO is notable for its aggressively nonthreatening appearance.—
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Here, grizzlies don’t equate people with food—as opposed to populated areas where alluring smells forge a connection—and have learned to tolerate humans, thanks to decades of naturalists adopting nonthreatening practices.—
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“Noninfectious.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noninfectious. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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