as in diseases
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
the only way to get rid of rats is to leave out poison
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as in taints
to affect slightly with something morally bad or undesirable
poisoning the minds of impressionable children with ethnic hatred
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as in pollutes
to make unfit for use by the addition of something harmful or undesirable
exhaust fumes poisoning the air
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as in corrupts
to lower in character, dignity, or quality
this party partisanship poisons the national debate we should be having about this urgent problem
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as in turns
to cause to have often negative opinions formed without sufficient knowledge
malicious rumors had poisoned many church members against the new pastor
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Recent Examples of poisons
The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
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
Most died from manmade poisons.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
In that timespan, prosecutors say Craig researched poisons and then bought arsenic, cyanide and other deadly substances and used them to kill his wife, Angela Craig.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
It is built for gas exchange, not for filtering poisons.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
While standard rat poisons accumulate in the animal’s body, the active ingredient in the Good Works contraceptive is rapidly metabolized in the rat’s liver.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Fumigants, poisons, or traps are not advised for armadillo control, say experts.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
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
Most died from manmade poisons.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
In that timespan, prosecutors say Craig researched poisons and then bought arsenic, cyanide and other deadly substances and used them to kill his wife, Angela Craig.
—Doc Louallen, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2025
It is built for gas exchange, not for filtering poisons.
—Bill Frist, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
While standard rat poisons accumulate in the animal’s body, the active ingredient in the Good Works contraceptive is rapidly metabolized in the rat’s liver.
—Nara Schoenberg, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025
Fumigants, poisons, or traps are not advised for armadillo control, say experts.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for poisons
Noun
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According to the American Mosquito Control Association, mosquitoes are not only a nuisance but also a public health concern, capable of carrying diseases like West Nile virus.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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The process of pruning involves removing dead, diseased, damaged, or crossing branches that can attract pests and be an entryway for diseases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The film centered on the Environmental Protection Agency encasing the Simpsons’ hometown of Springfield in a dome after Homer taints the area’s water supply.—
Ryan Gajewski,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But to isolate gold, galamsey workers typically use poisonous mercury, which pollutes drinking water and farmland and has been linked to serious illness and birth defects.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
15 Oct. 2025
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Debris pollutes waterways, cooking fires may spread, and the District Attorney’s Office has repeatedly documented how homeless residents are more likely to be victims of crime.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Rather than simply attacking YoungBoy, Choppa frames himself as a corrective force, casting YoungBoy as someone who corrupts impressionable listeners.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
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Absolute power corrupts absolutely.—
Heidi Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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And in the fall, when the air turns crisp and the fields turn orange, this unassuming little town reminds visitors that sometimes, the most unique places grow from the simplest seeds (pun intended).—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 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
Verb
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That’s the kind of failing grade that ends drives and spoils red zone trips.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Frozen Shrimp Shellfish, like shrimp, spoils quickly, which is why many people prefer to purchase frozen shrimp.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Untreated nitrogen often contaminates groundwater and causes algal blooms that damage ecosystems.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
19 Aug. 2025
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Leached water from textile waste in landfills contaminates groundwater with harmful chemicals and dyes, which can alter the pH and clarity of surface water.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Poisons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/poisons. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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