as in poisons
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
The Clean Label Project screened 134 products and found heavy metals, pesticides, and other contaminants in many protein powders.
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Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Strawberries, for example, were contaminated with 10 different PFAS pesticides.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Petrochemicals are also used to produce pesticides, herbicides and plastics used in irrigation systems and agricultural equipment.
—André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
There are thousands of PFAS chemicals used in consumer products, electronics, pharmaceuticals and pesticides.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Farmers enrolled in CottonConnect’s Reel Regenerative Program receive three years of agricultural training on sustainable farming practices with the goal of reducing environmental impacts by reducing the use of water, chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The Oeko-Tex certification can give you extra peace of mind, too, knowing the duvets have been tested for unwanted chemicals and pesticides.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Rugs enhance the decor, protect surfaces from damage, and outdoor mats help trap dirt, pesticides, and other contaminants from entering your home.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
The land is farmed organically without pesticides, with a focus on regenerative practices and the potential to expand organic produce production.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Karen Berger, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2026
Strawberries, for example, were contaminated with 10 different PFAS pesticides.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Petrochemicals are also used to produce pesticides, herbicides and plastics used in irrigation systems and agricultural equipment.
—André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026
There are thousands of PFAS chemicals used in consumer products, electronics, pharmaceuticals and pesticides.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Farmers enrolled in CottonConnect’s Reel Regenerative Program receive three years of agricultural training on sustainable farming practices with the goal of reducing environmental impacts by reducing the use of water, chemical pesticides and fertilizers.
—Jennifer Bringle, Sourcing Journal, 10 Mar. 2026
The Oeko-Tex certification can give you extra peace of mind, too, knowing the duvets have been tested for unwanted chemicals and pesticides.
—Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
Rugs enhance the decor, protect surfaces from damage, and outdoor mats help trap dirt, pesticides, and other contaminants from entering your home.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026
The land is farmed organically without pesticides, with a focus on regenerative practices and the potential to expand organic produce production.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pesticides
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For some poisons, delaying a visit to the vet by just hours can be the difference between life and death.—
Jane Sykes,
Washington Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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But when new hire Pumpkin challenges their performative sisterhood, the women are forced to face their own poisons or succumb to a bloody fate.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 2026
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Petrochemicals are also used to produce pesticides, herbicides and plastics used in irrigation systems and agricultural equipment.—
André O. Hudson,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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Always read directions and take precautions when using these herbicides.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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But sulfate aerosol pollution is also a serious health hazard, blamed for about 8 million human deaths per year from lung diseases.—
Michael Wysession,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Timing for Fertilizing Roses Healthy repeat-blooming roses require nearly year-round feeding from early spring to fall to remain vigorous and resist diseases.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Natural products inspired by organisms include GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss, spider and snake venoms, and compounds from plants and fungi with potential uses in pain relief and cancer treatment.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Toxins in many animal venoms, for example, are peptides.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Michigan Legislature passed a law in 2008 meant to protect the public from harmful electronic waste toxics.—
Nushrat Rahman,
Freep.com,
27 Dec. 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
Cite this Entry
“Pesticides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesticides. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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