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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Related Stories Essiedu is set to play potions master Snape — one of Potter’s nemeses — in the upcoming streaming adaptation, a role previously played by Alan Rickman.
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
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.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
In the first act, a love potion instantly transforms contempt into adoration.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Add in a tray for late-night potions—or perhaps just a cozy cup of tea.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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K.j. Yossman, Variety, 21 Mar. 2026
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.
—Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 17 Mar. 2026
In the first act, a love potion instantly transforms contempt into adoration.
—Justin Davidson, Vulture, 11 Mar. 2026
Add in a tray for late-night potions—or perhaps just a cozy cup of tea.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
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Prosecutors said José Luis Salazar-Cruz received the drugs from Tijuana and Mexicali.—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The strikes were carried out under Joint Task Force Southern Spear, an ongoing mission focused on targeting transnational criminal organizations operating along key maritime drug routes in the region.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
14 Apr. 2026
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Investigators say multiple pit bull type dogs with scarring were taken from his property; as well as harnesses, syringes and vet medications.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The potential exposure at the community college involves multidrug-resistant TB, a type of infection that does not respond to standard medications.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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As grandmother imparts her wisdom about the plants’ connection with phežúta — medicines — and the importance of giving thanks for their bounty, the pair sings a special song to stinging nettle, chokecherry, red clover, milkweed, elderberry, and golden rod.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Cuba’s economy has been in a recession since before the COVID pandemic years, and medicine and food shortages have only worsened year after year.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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As an aside, often responses will come in that do attempt to diagnose a medical condition or remedy based on a brief description of a problem in a letter.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Another remedy or obstacle, depending on your viewpoint, is coming to the city in the form of speed cameras.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Roku Smart Indoor Camera 360° SE is the ultimate cure for middle-of-the-night anxiety.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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For context, 70% expected a cure for cancer, and 10% expected an end to all civilization.—
Ariel Edwards-Levy,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Alternative MacTaggart is intended as a tonic to the main MacTaggart, which is yet to announce for this year.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
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And yet, my preferred indulgence was an aperitivo-hour gin and tonic infused with local friggitelli peppers, served at the Rooftop Bar.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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The death was a bitter pill for Jaz Deaise, whose son was a close friend of Billops’ and who played football with him.—
Caroline Kubzansky,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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The West Metro Drug Task Force in Colorado has seized a large quantity of drugs, including thousands of pills, tabs of LSD, and pounds of cocaine and psychedelic mushrooms, along with firearms, and identified one suspect in an investigation that has lasted months.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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