as in contaminants
something that is or that makes impure
filtered the pollutants out of the water
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Recent Examples of pollutants
More immediately, emissions have consequences — just ask the Bronx residents that suffer from higher rates of asthma as a result of vehicle emissions in tandem with other pollutants.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The coalition noted that current atmospheric conditions — including marine layer inversions and low winds — may be trapping pollutants at ground level, worsening exposure for residents.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Erb noted the installation of a baghouse to capture pollutants from the melt shop, upgrades to the furnace emissions collection system, ductwork, fans and installation of additional air monitoring technology.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
There might also be physiological effects directly related to the pollutants, but the study method didn’t allow those to be assessed.
—Richard A. Lovett, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Proponents raised health concerns about exposure to pollutants and hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, which injects water, chemicals and other substances underground to break through rocks to extract the minerals.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Persistent allergy sufferers may be surprised to learn that even the tidiest indoor spaces can be full of pollutants.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
For instance, how will these industrial pollutants affect or integrate into global carbon cycling?
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
And rain also contributes to runoff into streams, and pollutants can damage crops and contaminate waterways, soil and vegetation.
—Armin Sorooshian, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
The coalition noted that current atmospheric conditions — including marine layer inversions and low winds — may be trapping pollutants at ground level, worsening exposure for residents.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026
Erb noted the installation of a baghouse to capture pollutants from the melt shop, upgrades to the furnace emissions collection system, ductwork, fans and installation of additional air monitoring technology.
—CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
There might also be physiological effects directly related to the pollutants, but the study method didn’t allow those to be assessed.
—Richard A. Lovett, Outside, 19 Mar. 2026
Proponents raised health concerns about exposure to pollutants and hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, which injects water, chemicals and other substances underground to break through rocks to extract the minerals.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 18 Mar. 2026
Persistent allergy sufferers may be surprised to learn that even the tidiest indoor spaces can be full of pollutants.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
For instance, how will these industrial pollutants affect or integrate into global carbon cycling?
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
And rain also contributes to runoff into streams, and pollutants can damage crops and contaminate waterways, soil and vegetation.
—Armin Sorooshian, The Conversation, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollutants
contaminants
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Nearly 90,000 bottles of a children’s pain reliever have been recalled due to reports of black specs and other contaminants, according to federal regulators.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Urban runoff from rivers and creeks can also carry contaminants into coastal waters.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Pollutants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutants. Accessed 28 Mar. 2026.
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