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
Same goes for curious tweens, explains another Redditor, whose 10-year-old daughter loves making potions with glue, lotion, and even shampoo when doors are closed.
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 26 Feb. 2026
At this point, there isn’t a magic potion that’s going to turn the Horns into a stone wall on that end.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The potions and lotions lined up like tiny soldiers ready for war.
—David Yi, Allure, 23 Feb. 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.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
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Liz Regalia, Parents, 26 Feb. 2026
At this point, there isn’t a magic potion that’s going to turn the Horns into a stone wall on that end.
—Cedric Golden, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
The potions and lotions lined up like tiny soldiers ready for war.
—David Yi, Allure, 23 Feb. 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.
—Kirby Adams, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
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Conditions at the facility deteriorated in its final year of operation, as chronic violence and the stockpiling of weapons and drugs threatened the safety of employees and inmates.—
Matthew Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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The operator of the e-scooter was arrested on suspicion of operating a bicycle under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and DUI causing bodily injury, after officers conducted several field sobriety tests, police said.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
11 Mar. 2026
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The case went to the Supreme Court, which ultimately preserved access to the medication.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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The medication, also referred to as folinic acid, is a synthetic form of vitamin B9 that has been used to treat the toxic side effects of chemotherapy.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
10 Mar. 2026
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Through his rigorious investigation into forensic medicine, Keel uncovers how medical examiners and death investigators can be complicit in obscuring the violent circumstances of in-custody deaths at state institutions.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Mar. 2026
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Pill organizers are small enough to fit in a personal item bag and keep all of your vitamins and medicine in one convenient spot.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Mar. 2026
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At the hillside Sense Spa, Mr Xong, a village healer and trance dancer, prepares Hmong remedies using rare forest herbs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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Is your remedy to pick a faster tempo song to reduce fatigue and keep you awake?—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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Although there are treatments that can stave off progression, there is no cure for MS.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
15 Mar. 2026
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In these cases, the cure is worse than the disease.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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And today, free tuition could be the PR tonic California needs to brighten its faded image across America.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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On the nonalcoholic side, there’s a Bitter Mule with botanical tonic and ginger or housemade shrubs, a notably refreshing one made with persimmon, champagne vinegar and clove ($8).—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Realizing that life continues after transition, that after shots and pills and surgeries and paperwork and name changes and hormone blockers settle, issues of career, relationships, stability, addiction, and grief lay in wait.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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The bill does not restore coverage for Biktarvy, the most popular once-a-day pill, and other medications will be switched to their generic versions.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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