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
After scraping and analyzing the potion, researchers confirmed beyond a doubt that the medicinal vial contained fecal matter, turning theory into historical fact.
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Buettner’s not into popping pills and downing potions.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Enslaved people also worried about dangerous potions, because they could be used to settle disputes or end romantic rivalries.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Pills, potions and workouts to fight the aging process.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Buettner’s not into popping pills and downing potions.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Enslaved people also worried about dangerous potions, because they could be used to settle disputes or end romantic rivalries.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Pills, potions and workouts to fight the aging process.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
Noun
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Every 15 days under the previous administration, more Americans died as a result of drugs than were killed on 9/11.—
Gabe Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Excessive speed did not factor in the collision, and the rider was not believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time, said police.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Cabrera is accused of having a cockfighting training ring, a dead rooster in a cage, a rooster agitator (a device used to incite fighting), a gun, rooster vitamins, syringes and medication on his property.—
Sofia Saric,
Miami Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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Some insurance plans link coverage and out-of-pocket costs to the list price of medications.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Evening rituals in the communal Living Room rotate nightly, and could include old-timey games from Jinguashi in northern Taiwan, or a DIY herbal tea session inspired by the Chinese medicine shops lining Taipei’s Huaxi Street.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Beyond that, good medicine cannot be franchised.—
Arthur E. Palamara,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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That melodic emphasis is a powerful remedy for Evaporator’s limited and occasionally even formulaic sound.—
Ben Cardew,
Pitchfork,
23 Feb. 2026
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Already, the president signed a 10% global tariff on Friday under a separate trade law and hinted at several other remedies aimed at restricting imports.—
Elisabeth Buchwald,
CNN Money,
21 Feb. 2026
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The actor threw himself into ALS advocacy post-diagnosis, partnering with organizations to secure funding for research into a cure for the disease.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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There is no cure, though some patients can live for decades.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For decades, politicians have sold tariffs as a tonic for the working class.—
Washington Post Editorial Board,
Twin Cities,
18 Feb. 2026
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For decades, politicians have sold tariffs as a tonic for the working class.—
Editorial Board,
Washington Post,
7 Feb. 2026
Noun
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From pill box hats to Bambi prints to colorful tights, inspiration was everywhere, both on the runways and amongst street-goers.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
19 Feb. 2026
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An upcoming once-daily pill form of tirzepatide, called orforglipron, has shown promising results during clinical trials and is awaiting FDA approval.—
Nicole Hernandez,
USA Today,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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