as in drug
a drink that is meant to have a special or magical effect on someone
a potion that is supposed to improve health The hero in the play is given a magic potion so that he will fall in love with the princess. medical potions sleeping potions
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Recent Examples of potion
Instead of voodoo shops and witches potions, there was free family-friendly events and merchanside proceeds being given to local scholarships.
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Sam Woodward, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The minds behind Hocus Pocus 3 are brewing up a fresh potion of sisterly magic, screenwriter Jen D'Angelo exclusively tells EW.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
After one sip of Viola’s magical potion, Madeline and Helen begin a new era of life (and death) with their youth and beauty restored…and a grudge to last eternity.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Disney Villains have broken out of the Halloween season and moved into more permanent homes at Disney theme parks, where their poison apples and magic potions promise to turn happily ever after into a nightmare fantastic on a year-round basis.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
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Sam Woodward, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
The minds behind Hocus Pocus 3 are brewing up a fresh potion of sisterly magic, screenwriter Jen D'Angelo exclusively tells EW.
—Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
After one sip of Viola’s magical potion, Madeline and Helen begin a new era of life (and death) with their youth and beauty restored…and a grudge to last eternity.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 20 Oct. 2025
Disney Villains have broken out of the Halloween season and moved into more permanent homes at Disney theme parks, where their poison apples and magic potions promise to turn happily ever after into a nightmare fantastic on a year-round basis.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
Noun
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The driver of the truck, a 40-year-old man, was not hurt and will be subject to drug and alcohol testing, which police say is standard procedure.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Such advances are particularly valuable in drug discovery, where precise molecular design is essential, as well as in the development of advanced materials and agrochemicals.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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For years, millions of Americans have been priced out of these medications.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The link between hypertension and decline in brain health requires further investigation, specifically the impact of blood-pressure-lowering medications on brain function.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Naltrexone is available with a prescription from a licensed healthcare provider, such as a primary care doctor, addiction medicine specialist or psychiatrist.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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She's been vocal about the unique needs of helping the BIPOC population, which often lacked access to or trust in traditional medicine.—
Laurie Perez,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Considering these outcomes, what seems like a speedy remedy can actually create conditions for longer-term problems—both in relation to the environment and the home itself.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company said a recall remedy is imminent but, until then, owners should park away from structures and refrain from charging vehicles because of fire risks.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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There is currently no cure, though treatments like chemotherapy can help patients live longer.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Hi Boy blood orange cardamom social tonic and topped with a burning cinnamon stick.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Nov. 2025
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What the Research Suggests Pinning down concrete research insights on oxymel’s health benefits is tricky—studies have tested many versions of the tonic, making results difficult to compare.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
7 Nov. 2025
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But as an additional treatment, some of the adults were administered a once-daily pill of enlicitide and others were given a placebo.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
8 Nov. 2025
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Novo Nordisk’s application for an oral pill is already pending before the FDA.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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