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Recent Examples of preservative
Some bills seek to regulate other chemicals, such as the preservative propylparaben, or potassium bromate, a chemical added to flour to strengthen dough.
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Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 30 July 2025
An important advisory committee to the federal government has voted this week to withdraw its support for flu shots containing the preservative thimerosal.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 June 2025
Redwood is also scheduled to present Thursday to the agency's new roster of outside vaccine advisers, who were replaced earlier this month by Kennedy with his own picks, about her concerns about the vaccine preservative thimerosal causing autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
—Paula Cohen, CBS News, 25 June 2025
These are the only vaccines that still use the preservative today.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
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Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 30 July 2025
An important advisory committee to the federal government has voted this week to withdraw its support for flu shots containing the preservative thimerosal.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 June 2025
Redwood is also scheduled to present Thursday to the agency's new roster of outside vaccine advisers, who were replaced earlier this month by Kennedy with his own picks, about her concerns about the vaccine preservative thimerosal causing autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
—Paula Cohen, CBS News, 25 June 2025
These are the only vaccines that still use the preservative today.
—Tara Haelle, Scientific American, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preservative
protective
Adjective
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Prevent damage to nonstick finishes by using paper towels as a protective layer between pots and pans.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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This trend reflects a growing demand for versatile protective styles beyond traditional knotless braids.—
Donnetta Monk,
Essence,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Preservative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preservative. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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