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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Other actors on the show include Paapa Essiedu as potions master Snape, John Lithgow as headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
Montespan’s rivals accused her of ensnaring the king using the dark art of potions.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
The exhibition blends film nostalgia with modern technology, giving visitors a chance to cast spells through motion sensors, conjure their Patronus on a digital screen and test their potion making skills.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 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
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Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
Montespan’s rivals accused her of ensnaring the king using the dark art of potions.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
The exhibition blends film nostalgia with modern technology, giving visitors a chance to cast spells through motion sensors, conjure their Patronus on a digital screen and test their potion making skills.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
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This is likely the result of a decline in deaths from COVID, unintentional injuries like drug overdoses, heart disease and cancer, the data suggests.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a series of emails from 2013 Epstein sent to himself, Epstein appeared to suggest that Bill Gates was having an extramarital affair and seeking illicit drugs.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
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Nanos previously said Nancy Guthrie did not leave the home by herself, pointing to her limited mobility and a health condition that could prove to be fatal if the necessary medication was not taken within 24 hours.—
Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Wise also did not have the correct documentation for payroll increases, did not pay off the county credit card, and allegedly took money and personal property, including jewelry, from clients in a county program that dealt with residents' social security needs such as rent, medication and food.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
3 Feb. 2026
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In this Gothic fantasy debut, Leena Al-Sayer bargains her ability to see the dead in order to pay for the expensive medicine her brother Rami needs to live.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Historically, kratom has been used in traditional medicines by brewing it in teas or chewing the leaves.—
Gary Kirkilas II,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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There is a bit of an ideological bent to the debate over whether, for example, federal courts can provide remedies for unconstitutional actions by federal officers without an express act of Congress.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Do not make your own elderberry remedies without consulting experts on how to make them safely.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
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That cold, salty air is the cure for the common dislike of cold.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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While research is advancing, there is no cure for the disease, although medications are available to manage symptoms.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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Hidden in a square of Bissinger’s Gin & Tonic bar is a liquid center resembling the botanicals in gin and tonic.—
Angela Hansberger,
AJC.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The resulting fire-cider tonic can be mixed in liquid, just like regular apple cider vinegar.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
21 Jan. 2026
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John Eric Spiby, 80, was sentenced to 16 years in prison in England after an investigation uncovered counterfeit pills worth up to $400 million, Greater Manchester Police said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Knives, turtles and pills In its release and video, the TSA gave a detailed list of the oddest items found in luggage at airport security checkpoints across the nation — ranging from reptiles to weapons.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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