as in poison
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
read a pamphlet on the toxin responsible for botulism, a food poisoning that can cause paralysis and even death in some cases
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Recent Examples of toxin
Avoid exposure to toxins: Toxins, like pollution and cigarette smoke, can cause inflammation.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 June 2025
Experts recommend gradually introducing the outdoor environment, ensuring the area is safe and free of toxins, predators, or escape routes.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
Various toxins and getting into garbage might also lead to this.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
Kennedy launches autism project using Medicare and Medicaid data
The MAHA Commission report released by Kennedy last month identifies various toxins and environmental factors as potential contributors to chronic disease in American children.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 10 June 2025
Experts recommend gradually introducing the outdoor environment, ensuring the area is safe and free of toxins, predators, or escape routes.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
Various toxins and getting into garbage might also lead to this.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 8 June 2025
Kennedy launches autism project using Medicare and Medicaid data
The MAHA Commission report released by Kennedy last month identifies various toxins and environmental factors as potential contributors to chronic disease in American children.
—Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxin
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Instead of gridlock, internal combustion machines spewing their poisons, and maddened drivers sitting on their horns, there are masses of…bicycles!—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
1 July 2025
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At least seven state investigators on the case have been hospitalized for possible exposure to the poison, WISN.com reported.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2025
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The politics at Oakland Unified have moved from contentious to outright toxic in the past two years, with the board split on key votes around financial decisions.—
Shomik Mukherjee,
Mercury News,
31 May 2025
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Just last week, for example, the Trump administration, through its Environmental Protection Agency, proposed to withdraw two rules imposing air toxics and greenhouse gas limits on fossil-fuel power plants.—
Wayne Messam,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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After Yang was found, Police thanked those who assisted in the search for the missing man, who also has Parkinson’s disease.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Do control the Asian psyllid insects with an insecticide spray at each flush of growth to prevent the spread of greening disease.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Woman screams as snake attacks—dog jumps in and takes the venom for her The video highlighted the canine parents, with viewers instantly falling in love with the unique puppies.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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Do not attempt to suck out venom: This is not effective and can cause further damage to the wound.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Toxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxin. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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