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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
Meanwhile, the widespread application of pesticides and herbicides, including glyphosate, continues to generate debate among scientists and regulators.
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Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Weed killers or herbicides are made with chemicals that can be harmful to people, wildlife, and the environment.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 24 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
If herbicides are needed for weed control, fall watering is essential for that, too.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
To do so, executives will spin off SpinCo to lead the seed business while rebranding Corteva to New Corteva to offer herbicides, fungicides and other pesticide products that protect crops.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Problem is, pre-emergent herbicides work by killing newly germinating seeds — all seeds.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Weed killers or herbicides are made with chemicals that can be harmful to people, wildlife, and the environment.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 24 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
If herbicides are needed for weed control, fall watering is essential for that, too.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Oct. 2025
To do so, executives will spin off SpinCo to lead the seed business while rebranding Corteva to New Corteva to offer herbicides, fungicides and other pesticide products that protect crops.
—Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 1 Oct. 2025
Problem is, pre-emergent herbicides work by killing newly germinating seeds — all seeds.
—Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbicides
pesticides
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Seaweed grows fast, needs no pesticides, requires no arable land, and thrives in marine environments.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Several pesticides may also disrupt the endocrine system, disrupting hormone function.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Herbicides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbicides. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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