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
Cindy mimics Moore's character in Scary Movie 6 by taking a serum to reverse her aging, but — just like in The Substance — the potion is far from simple and unleashes a myriad of consequences.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
And the marketplace tried to sell us car-shining potions, mirror defoggers and kitchen slicers and dicers.
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Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
The ants use a magic potion to shrink him down, forcing him to live—and survive—as one of them.
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Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 June 2026
At her callback, Aikens read the scene where, potion in hand, Juliet wrestles with the prospect of death.
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Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
And the marketplace tried to sell us car-shining potions, mirror defoggers and kitchen slicers and dicers.
—
Amaia Gavica,
Miami Herald,
8 June 2026
The ants use a magic potion to shrink him down, forcing him to live—and survive—as one of them.
—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
5 June 2026
At her callback, Aikens read the scene where, potion in hand, Juliet wrestles with the prospect of death.
—
Juan A. Ramírez,
Vogue,
20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
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But George played just 41 games in the 2024-25 season and 37 last season, when he was suspended for 25 games late in the regular season for violating the league’s drug policy.
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The drugs typically range in cost from $2,000 to $3,500 for a 30-day supply.
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To find relief, many people turn to therapy, exercise, lifestyle changes, support groups, mindfulness practices or medication.
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People taking diuretics, beta-blockers or any transdermal medication patches should check with a doctor first since heat significantly increases drug absorption through the skin.
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The leading causes of death have changed dramatically since America's founding 250 years ago, highlighting how far medicine has come.
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The findings have not yet been peer-reviewed, but scientists say the work represents an important step toward understanding the basic building blocks of life and developing new technologies that could one day be used in medicine.
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Her remedy isn't avoidance, but direct conversation—giving people space to talk through what went wrong before launching the next effort.
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The dealers will inspect and repair or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge, as part of the recall remedy, NHTSA said.
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The problem is that if AI does lead to massive job loss, simply informing job seekers of the resilience of these job categories offers no cure to the sweeping harm of permanently higher unemployment.
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There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease but some medications and immunotherapies are available that may help slow down the progression of the condition, manage symptoms and improve quality of life for patients.
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Classics like a white Russian, a Revolver, or an espresso tonic can all be made with decaf espresso liqueur—any cocktail recipe that uses espresso liqueur is suitable for this swap.
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The vermouth’s herbal notes blend with the bitter tonic for a refreshing way to whet the palate before a meal.
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Lockett, who authorities said is from Anaheim, allegedly gave the girl a Percocet pill and sent her to a hospital to get stitches.
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Selling now and realizing a 40% loss is a difficult pill to swallow.
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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