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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
But the proliferation of the modern farmers market came on the heels of the back-to-the-Earth movement, which gave voice to a growing distrust of industrial farming that relied on herbicides and pesticides, and viewed the smaller markets as a healthy alternative.
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John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Across suburban neighborhoods, herbicides are widely used for weed control.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Avoid Weed Killers Exposure to broadleaf herbicides, such as 2, 4-D or similar products, is a possible cause of catfacing in tomatoes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Avoid using pesticides and herbicides as much as possible, especially broad-spectrum products.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Chickweed, a low-growing annual, is one weed that can be managed with post-emergent herbicides.
—Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
An immersive tour, offered free to spring and summer guests, highlights the level of commitment Grosodonia and her team have to sustainability, with ecologically restorative growing techniques, a robust seeding plan, and zero pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or herbicides.
—Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Common contaminants these systems address include sediment (dirt, sand, rust, silt), chlorine and chloramines, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides and herbicides, heavy metals (lead, mercury, copper), bacteria and unpleasant taste or odors.
—Ryan Brennan
may 26, Miami Herald, 26 May 2026
Treat annual grass weeds with pre-emergent herbicides in late winter or early spring.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Across suburban neighborhoods, herbicides are widely used for weed control.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Avoid Weed Killers Exposure to broadleaf herbicides, such as 2, 4-D or similar products, is a possible cause of catfacing in tomatoes.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 2026
Avoid using pesticides and herbicides as much as possible, especially broad-spectrum products.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 May 2026
Chickweed, a low-growing annual, is one weed that can be managed with post-emergent herbicides.
—Felicia Feaster, Martha Stewart, 30 May 2026
An immersive tour, offered free to spring and summer guests, highlights the level of commitment Grosodonia and her team have to sustainability, with ecologically restorative growing techniques, a robust seeding plan, and zero pesticides, synthetic fertilizers, or herbicides.
—Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026
Common contaminants these systems address include sediment (dirt, sand, rust, silt), chlorine and chloramines, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), pesticides and herbicides, heavy metals (lead, mercury, copper), bacteria and unpleasant taste or odors.
—Ryan Brennan
may 26, Miami Herald, 26 May 2026
Treat annual grass weeds with pre-emergent herbicides in late winter or early spring.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbicides
pesticides
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Researchers have identified dozens of chemicals in household dust—including lawn pesticides, heavy metals, and flame retardants—many of which have been linked to developmental and respiratory problems.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Commissioner Steven Glassman, who represents the district where the beach park is located, rattled off several arguments for why modern artificial turf is safe for the environment, like the lack of fertilizer and pesticides.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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“Herbicides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbicides. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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