as in satirical
marked by the use of wit that is intended to cause hurt feelings
a corrosive satire on the fashion industry and its movers and shakers
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Recent Examples of corrosive
Creating precision patterns on living organisms is challenging because the latter require very specific conditions in order to thrive, while fabrication techniques typically require harsh environments—the use of corrosive chemicals, for instance, vacuum conditions, or high radiation.
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ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025
Centering our political energies on high-profile appeals and ignoring the quiet crises of everyday families produces a corrosive perception: that government is more responsive to the well-connected than to the hard-working.
—Christine Lightfoot, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025
Walpole pleaded guilty to one charge of burning or maiming by using corrosive fluid, the outlet reported.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 22 May 2025
Then there’s the corrosive message the rest of the city is hearing in these remarks.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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ArsTechnica, 30 Apr. 2025
Centering our political energies on high-profile appeals and ignoring the quiet crises of everyday families produces a corrosive perception: that government is more responsive to the well-connected than to the hard-working.
—Christine Lightfoot, Baltimore Sun, 25 May 2025
Walpole pleaded guilty to one charge of burning or maiming by using corrosive fluid, the outlet reported.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 22 May 2025
Then there’s the corrosive message the rest of the city is hearing in these remarks.
—The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosive
Adjective
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Practically speaking, Pegasus is intelligent and resourceful, sarcastic and strong-minded, with a sharp personality and a quick wit.—
EW Staff,
EW.com,
27 May 2025
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Still, Ernst shared a sarcastic apology video after facing criticism from Democrats over her response to the town hall attendees' concerns.—
Savannah Kuchar,
USA Today,
2 June 2025
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The poem is part love quest, part account of Italy’s battles; in places profoundly serious, in places satiric.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
11 June 2025
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Neither damning nor satiric, W. is oddly wistful, almost regretful — rare sentiments in a Stone film.—
Will Leitch,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2025
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Part sun Soil Type: Organic, medium moisture, well-draining Soil pH: Slightly acidic (5.5-7.5) USDA Hardiness Zones: 8 to 11 A most unique agapanthus with variegated foliage and lilac blooms, 'Neverland' thrives in the heat and humidity of Southern gardens.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
6 June 2025
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To balance their intensity, Wegman recommended using acidic ingredients like lemon or garlic.—
Helen Carefoot,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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For years, India had no dedicated laws addressing acid violence, leaving survivors isolated and facing overwhelming physical, emotional, and economic challenges.—
Iona Brannon,
AFAR Media,
6 May 2025
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Azaleas do like an acid soil and grow best when the soil acidity is in the pH range of 4.5 to 5.5.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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Maybe singing caustic cadences is a way to keep the troops' spirits up.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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In caustic assessments of certain executives, from Martin Davis to Frank Yablans to Marvin Davis and others, Diller shows that sharp edges are also helpful.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
19 May 2025
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Louisiana Attorney General's Office via AP The group of inmates escaped by yanking open a faulty cell door, removing a toilet, crawling through a hole and scaling a barbed wire fence in the early morning hours when a lone guard left to get food.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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Washington, of course, knows all of this and has responded with barbed words.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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“Corrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/corrosive. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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