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as in harmless
not causing or being capable of causing injury or hurt
around campus he's known as a real character, but one whose eccentricities are entirely benign
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as in gentle
not harsh or stern especially in nature or effect
basking under a benign sun on a day in early spring
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Recent Examples of benign
But the two steps forward, one step back nature of trading lately has seen the index gain just 6% during this benign stretch for the Oscillator.
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Matthew J. Belvedere,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Sobotka’s lawsuit alleged he was diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), causing a frequent and uncontrollable need to urinate.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
These neoplasm growths can be either benign or cancerous.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
These benign growths are most often asymptomatic (without symptoms) and usually found by chance during imaging for other reasons.
—Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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Matthew J. Belvedere,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Sobotka’s lawsuit alleged he was diagnosed with benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), causing a frequent and uncontrollable need to urinate.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
These neoplasm growths can be either benign or cancerous.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025
These benign growths are most often asymptomatic (without symptoms) and usually found by chance during imaging for other reasons.
—Md Published, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for benign
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So that seemingly innocent Machu Picchu stamp—one of the most popular souvenir stamps around—could be viewed not as a harmless keepsake but as an unauthorized alteration that might jeopardize your ability to travel.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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This time, two small polyps were removed and found to be harmless.—
Bryant Stamford,
Louisville Courier Journal,
23 Oct. 2025
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One day, the hotel arranged for a gentle hike along the Ship Harbor Trail that would lead us past a tranquil cove, mudflats, and a spruce forest.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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Use gentle cleaners instead of harsh or acidic ones that can erode the resin binder.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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Prison guards have struggled to stay safe in the facility due to its outdated design.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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These safe haven laws allow parents to relinquish their parental rights within a time limit that differs state to state, according to the National Safe Haven Alliance.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
26 Oct. 2025
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Everyday Dal The warming, soothing and downright healing effects of dal are well known throughout South Asia and its diaspora.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
22 Oct. 2025
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The formula itself is quite gentle—hyaluronic acid, glycerin, vitamin B5, and the label’s prebiotic thermal water come together for a versatile serum apt at hydrating, soothing, and strengthening the skin barrier.—
Deanna Pai,
Vogue,
22 Oct. 2025
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The large flowers have an iridescent lavender eye and stand atop evergreen foliage that adds soft blue-green hues to the garden year-round.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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The species is a red gorgonian soft coral found along the Pacific coast from Chile to California.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
27 Oct. 2025
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Finish the job by wiping down the fan blades with a damp cloth and a little mild soap.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
26 Oct. 2025
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Medical experts say mild discrepancies between CGMs and fingerstick tests are normal, but large ones can be dangerous.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Oct. 2025
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All very mellow and not at all in line with RadarOnline’s reporting.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
26 Oct. 2025
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Economists expect the September gain to be more mellow; however, certain categories likely will highlight pain points.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Benign.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/benign. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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