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a chemical that is used to kill animals or insects that damage plants or crops
The family farm has gradually moved away from the use of pesticides.
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Recent Examples of pesticides
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
By studying these molecules and investigating why the tomatoes have reverted to ancient genes, scientists could design better crops for eating, stronger pesticides or even medicine, Jozwiak said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Removes waterborne pathogens and filters pesticides, chemicals, heavy metals and microplastics and improves taste, smell and clarity.
—Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Teddy works in a low-level job for Auxolith, a company that makes pesticides and drugs.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
These pillows, all tested and reviewed in our editors’ own beds, prioritize materials and a manufacturing process fully free from harmful chemicals like flame-retardants, deodorizers, and fiber treatment agents like pesticides in the growing process.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
These growers are committed to sustainable farming practices, using water responsibly, rotating crops to maintain soil health, and reducing reliance on harsh pesticides.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The fate of bees is much on Teddy’s mind; colony collapse disorder, often caused by pesticides, is one of his talking points.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Industrial waste, pesticides, and poor waste management have pushed soil pollution to alarming levels worldwide.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
By studying these molecules and investigating why the tomatoes have reverted to ancient genes, scientists could design better crops for eating, stronger pesticides or even medicine, Jozwiak said.
—Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Removes waterborne pathogens and filters pesticides, chemicals, heavy metals and microplastics and improves taste, smell and clarity.
—Deanna Taylor, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Teddy works in a low-level job for Auxolith, a company that makes pesticides and drugs.
—Bill Goodykoontz, AZCentral.com, 29 Oct. 2025
These pillows, all tested and reviewed in our editors’ own beds, prioritize materials and a manufacturing process fully free from harmful chemicals like flame-retardants, deodorizers, and fiber treatment agents like pesticides in the growing process.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 28 Oct. 2025
These growers are committed to sustainable farming practices, using water responsibly, rotating crops to maintain soil health, and reducing reliance on harsh pesticides.
—William Jones, Freep.com, 27 Oct. 2025
The fate of bees is much on Teddy’s mind; colony collapse disorder, often caused by pesticides, is one of his talking points.
—Jake Coyle, Boston Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
Industrial waste, pesticides, and poor waste management have pushed soil pollution to alarming levels worldwide.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pesticides
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Perhaps because tomato juice is nutritious, packed with vitamins and antioxidants, and the spiciness can induce a sweat, which, as people like to believe, rids the body of poisons.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
Denver Post,
28 Oct. 2025
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Medical examiners would also conduct a chemical analysis during an autopsy to test for poisons and medical conditions.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
27 Oct. 2025
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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
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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
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In adults, physical activity helps to prevent and manage health problems like cardiovascular diseases, cancer and diabetes and reduces symptoms of depression and anxiety—while also enhancing brain health and overall wellbeing—according to the World Health Organization.—
Hannah Millington,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Specifically, the study found that the teens and young adults required medical care for common mental disorders like anxiety and depression, a physical health condition, injuries and poisoning, and other physical diseases.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
31 Oct. 2025
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Neely Lab is interested in applying the technology to gene editing, having previously used CRISPR to understand the mechanisms behind how venoms cause cell death and pain, and how proteins bind to cells, including the crucial spike protein in SARS-CoV-2.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 July 2025
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Environmental advocates say the new regulation of air toxics, which was required under a 2022 bill called Public Protections From Toxic Air Contaminants, will make the state’s air cleaner and its people healthier.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Pesticides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesticides. Accessed 5 Nov. 2025.
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