HERBICIDE Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

herbicide

noun

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as in pesticide

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 And there is some certain details in terms of addressing conflicts with some of our herbicide requirements with respect to the provision authorizing the ag experiment station to conduct the herbicide treatment. —

Edmund H. Mahony, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026 The order provides limited immunity to domestic companies that make glyphosate (a cheap and effective herbicide popular with farmers) and phosphorus. —

Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy, USA Today, 14 Mar. 2026 In various parks and forests across Arizona, these groups are removing the invaders through digging and herbicide. —

Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026 Always read directions and take precautions when using these herbicides. —

Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for herbicide

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pesticide

Noun

According to the report's findings, 86% of respondents reported experiencing illness or workplace accidents, including heat stress and pesticide exposure.

— Ivan Taylor, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026
Peaches, plums, strawberries and grapes had the most PFAS pesticide residues, while produce such as sweet corn and mushrooms had the least, according to the EWG report.

— Mike Snider, USA Today, 24 Mar. 2026