as in sarcastic
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 Its corrosive effects are still felt everywhere — and Tallahassee is a prime example. —
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026 Betrayal, and the thin rewards of life dedicated to a shadow conflict on nebulous grounds, is corrosive. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026 The problem was widespread throughout the county as gas stations used steel underground storage containers that were highly corrosive, especially in coastal communities. —Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 The medication aboard Artemis II is the same as the types found in grocery stores, and features a protective coating that guards it against corrosive stomach acid. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for corrosive
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 15 Apr. 2026 Betrayal, and the thin rewards of life dedicated to a shadow conflict on nebulous grounds, is corrosive. —Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026 The problem was widespread throughout the county as gas stations used steel underground storage containers that were highly corrosive, especially in coastal communities. —Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 The medication aboard Artemis II is the same as the types found in grocery stores, and features a protective coating that guards it against corrosive stomach acid. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for corrosive
Recent Examples of Synonyms for corrosive
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In what neatly encapsulates the uncomfortable, rude, thin-skinned yet cruel, sarcastic and ultimately juvenile communication style of his online brood, the leader of the pack started with — what else — Lawrence’s looks.— Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
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Peters then offered a sarcastic parting line and left the set.— Ryan Brennan April 15, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Advertisement How the shooting unfolded The WHCA dinner is an annual event for White House staff and the press, typically featuring comedy and a satirical speech from the president.— Rebecca Schneid, Time, 26 Apr. 2026
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Now, the 67-year-old is taking on Broadway in The Balusters, a satirical comedy written by David Lindsay-Abaire and directed by Kenny Leon.— Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
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Too many lemon peels can make your soil too acidic.— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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If in doubt, a soil test will reveal the pH and recommendations for any adjustments to raise the soil pH or lower it to make the soil more acidic.— Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Apr. 2026
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If choosing wines, focus on bright, higher-acid white wines that cut through the mouth-coating fattiness of cheese.— Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
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This summery salad is a lesson in salt, fat, acid, and heat.— Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2026
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Dense rows of Xs in the background suggest barbed wire.— Ben Davis, The New York Review of Books, 25 Apr. 2026
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The barbed fact is that the woman caught in the middle of this unusual male arrangement benefits from none of their newfound emotional enlightenment.— Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 24 Apr. 2026
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But The Last Five Years’ framework as a caustic duet means that the choice of Cathy can’t be taken lightly.— CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 20 Apr. 2026
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In part, that’s because both actors are delivering impeccable work, balancing their caustic comic chemistry with course, unbridled vulnerability.— Ben Travers, IndieWire, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Corrosive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/corrosive. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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