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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
Glyphosate is one of 18 herbicides that contractors hired by Florida’s wildlife agency can use for controlling invasive aquatic plants, such as hydrilla and water hyacinth.
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Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Its waxy leaves repel herbicides, and any piece of root will quickly resprout.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Clover lawns require minimal care, such as maintaining a higher mowing height and reducing the use of herbicides.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
To fight off hard-to-kill weeds, many farmers now layer in additional herbicides — such as dicamba and 2,4-D — that were far less common two decades ago.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
When trees are exposed to herbicides over time, damage can show up as leaf curl (especially on new growth), branch dieback, or discoloration.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Applying herbicides is the most effective way to eradicate honeysuckle, but natural methods work if done correctly.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
The fish prove to be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to dredging and herbicides, which can also be used to clear waterways.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
It is not grown with herbicides or pesticides to ensure quality and safety.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Lawrence Mower, Miami Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Its waxy leaves repel herbicides, and any piece of root will quickly resprout.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
Clover lawns require minimal care, such as maintaining a higher mowing height and reducing the use of herbicides.
—Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 25 Feb. 2026
To fight off hard-to-kill weeds, many farmers now layer in additional herbicides — such as dicamba and 2,4-D — that were far less common two decades ago.
—Michal Ruprecht, CNN Money, 24 Feb. 2026
When trees are exposed to herbicides over time, damage can show up as leaf curl (especially on new growth), branch dieback, or discoloration.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
Applying herbicides is the most effective way to eradicate honeysuckle, but natural methods work if done correctly.
—Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
The fish prove to be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to dredging and herbicides, which can also be used to clear waterways.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 14 Feb. 2026
It is not grown with herbicides or pesticides to ensure quality and safety.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbicides
pesticides
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Alarm over health harms accelerates Concern over the risks of flame retardants, heavy metals, pesticides and endocrine-disrupting chemicals that mimic hormones in the body has been growing as more studies point to serious health impacts.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026
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Husted said that not using pesticides could reduce crop yields by up to 50% and cause supply issues and raised prices.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Herbicides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbicides. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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