1
as in unfavorable
opposed to one's interests
all the adverse publicity really caused the movie star's popularity to suffer
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as in detrimental
causing or capable of causing harm
the adverse effects of the drug are too severe to allow it to be marketed
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Recent Examples of adverse
The new results emphasize the importance of tracking liver safety as a potential, unintended adverse effect, Englund said.
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David Cox, NBC news, 7 July 2025
But the cruel sophistry of the majority opinion and its potential adverse effects on low-income patients should be recognized.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 July 2025
Many studies using the supplement report no adverse effects.2 Large doses may increase your risk of stomach pain and diarrhea.
—Health, 3 July 2025
The other four are: Columbus, New Mexico, on July 14
Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on July 21
Del Rio, Texas, on August 18
Laredo, Texas, on September 15
Each reopening will be evaluated for adverse effects before proceeding to the next phase.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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David Cox, NBC news, 7 July 2025
But the cruel sophistry of the majority opinion and its potential adverse effects on low-income patients should be recognized.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 3 July 2025
Many studies using the supplement report no adverse effects.2 Large doses may increase your risk of stomach pain and diarrhea.
—Health, 3 July 2025
The other four are: Columbus, New Mexico, on July 14
Santa Teresa, New Mexico, on July 21
Del Rio, Texas, on August 18
Laredo, Texas, on September 15
Each reopening will be evaluated for adverse effects before proceeding to the next phase.
—Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for adverse
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In Wednesday’s poll, Mamdani had a higher net favorability rating (40% favorable to 36% unfavorable) than the net negative ratings of Cuomo (44% to 46%) and Adams (28% to 62%).—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
9 July 2025
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The Mumsnet user then listed some recent unfavorable restaurant outings.—
Brian Anthony Hernandez,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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These dams have detrimental ecological impacts in an area that is already experiencing a high amount of litter.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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Major Mistakes Around Culture And Values In M&A Deals • Ignoring or underestimating inaccurate rumors and gossip—these are highly detrimental to overall organizational and individual morale.—
Ashutosh Labroo,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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That projection is based on the tariffs raising $2.6 trillion overall, while being offset by $418 billion in negative impacts.—
Alison Durkee,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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More urgently, defunding and censoring science could have dramatically negative consequences for all Americans.—
Matt Motta,
Scientific American,
10 July 2025
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One of the most common and harmful examples is the Social Security Administration phishing scam, which targets unsuspecting individuals with alarming and deceptive messages.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 July 2025
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission was created by Congress in 1972 and tasked with shielding consumers from injury or death from defective or harmful products.—
Mike Scarcella,
USA Today,
3 July 2025
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Forced to work in a more hostile environment than.when it was first established in 2019, the mission faces limited options for evacuations due to the ongoing suspension of international commercial flights, and mobility, because of gangs’ ongoing gang encirclement of Port-au-Prince.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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From retail shops to corner bodegas and independent grocery stores, the past few years have not only forced small business owners to confront staggering economic challenges, but also a needlessly hostile regulatory environment brought on by out-of-touch policymakers.—
Tosha Miller,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
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Texas and the Upper Midwest could continue to see strong to severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and hail through the weekend.—
Taylor Ward,
CNN Money,
4 July 2025
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These storms may bring damaging winds, heavy rainfall and hail.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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High dosages of certain popular supplements can cause dangerous side effects and even death.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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Don’t forget the sunscreen Looking toward the rest of that sun protection, a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30 will often be sufficient to protect your skin from dangerous UV radiation.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
11 July 2025
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But there's also nothing worse than missing a connection that delays your trip by hours or even a full day.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 July 2025
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But conditions can be so much worse and the resources can be strained.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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“Adverse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adverse. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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