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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 herbicides
Pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers will not be permitted.
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Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Even herbicides that target only broadleaf weeds can damage certain grass species, especially during early spring growth.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
The letter notes that high levels of phosphorus in the creek, above state standards near Covered Bridge Park, would require herbicides for water skiing use.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
That includes a more than 15% tax on tractors and herbicides.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the widespread application of pesticides and herbicides, including glyphosate, continues to generate debate among scientists and regulators.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Finally, some fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides also contain heavy metals that can further contaminate soil and local water.
—C. Michael White, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
Water through fall and any herbicides applied will likely be more effective at eradicating weeds.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Sacbee.com, 1 Jan. 2026
Even herbicides that target only broadleaf weeds can damage certain grass species, especially during early spring growth.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025
The letter notes that high levels of phosphorus in the creek, above state standards near Covered Bridge Park, would require herbicides for water skiing use.
—Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025
That includes a more than 15% tax on tractors and herbicides.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 9 Dec. 2025
Meanwhile, the widespread application of pesticides and herbicides, including glyphosate, continues to generate debate among scientists and regulators.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Finally, some fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides also contain heavy metals that can further contaminate soil and local water.
—C. Michael White, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2025
Water through fall and any herbicides applied will likely be more effective at eradicating weeds.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbicides
pesticides
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The beetle can go dormant and is also resistant to many pesticides.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026
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After all, blueberries have been included in the Dirty Dozen List for fruits and vegetables that are most contaminated with pesticides.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Herbicides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbicides. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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