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a chemical used to destroy plants or stop plant growth
An herbicide widely used to control weeds.
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Recent Examples of herbicide
Incorporating these alternative management strategies can significantly reduce and even eliminate the need for herbicides.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Do this instead of applying blanket herbicides during stressful weather, like the heat.
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Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Supervisor Katrina Foley initially introduced a proposal to phase out herbicide spraying in waterways across the county and identify safer alternatives to manage vegetation.
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Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
The term includes insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other products designed to control specific types of pests.
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for herbicide
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Do this instead of applying blanket herbicides during stressful weather, like the heat.
—
Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
11 June 2026
Supervisor Katrina Foley initially introduced a proposal to phase out herbicide spraying in waterways across the county and identify safer alternatives to manage vegetation.
—
Claire Wang,
Oc Register,
10 June 2026
The term includes insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, and other products designed to control specific types of pests.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
8 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for herbicide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbicide
pesticide
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Compared with synthetic fibers, which slough off microplastics that pollute waterways, land and air, natural fibers can be grown or raised in ways that sequester carbon, improve soil health and reduce inputs like pesticides, resulting in a lower environmental footprint, Pingree said.
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The letter makes presumptions about herbicides and pesticides that do not line up with its proposal outlined on a website detailing the training center project, the statement said.
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“Herbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbicide. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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