as in poisonous
containing or contaminated with a substance capable of injuring or killing a living thing
certain plants are toxic if eaten
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as in poison
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
tested for toxics in the water supply
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Recent Examples of toxic
Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 June 2025
Why Nonstick Pans Should Never Go in the Dishwasher
The combination of high heat and strong detergents can be a toxic concoction for nonstick pans, breaking down their coating over time, explains chef Bernard Janssen.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
What these arguments fail to understand is that DEI protections were put in place for certain groups because of historically discriminatory hiring practices and to course-correct toxic, racist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic, and sexist workplaces.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Adjective
In other words, stagflation — the toxic mix of higher prices and slower growth — could be a possibility in the months ahead.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 19 June 2025
Why Nonstick Pans Should Never Go in the Dishwasher
The combination of high heat and strong detergents can be a toxic concoction for nonstick pans, breaking down their coating over time, explains chef Bernard Janssen.
—Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
Noun
In Colorado, the process to choose the five priority air toxics included consulting with multiple stakeholders.
—Jenni Shearston, The Conversation, 25 Feb. 2025
What these arguments fail to understand is that DEI protections were put in place for certain groups because of historically discriminatory hiring practices and to course-correct toxic, racist, ableist, homophobic, transphobic, and sexist workplaces.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 30 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxic
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Also, maybe, Regan, the king’s poisonous middle daughter.—
Han Ong,
New Yorker,
22 June 2025
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In addition to cyanide in her water, poisonous powder was also put in her air vents, prosecutors said.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2025
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Some agents were hospitalized due to possible exposure from the poison, according to Brown.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2025
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Apex scavengers may also accidentally consume toxic substances, such as poison intended for predators threatening livestock, or veterinary drugs found in livestock carcasses.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Do control the Asian psyllid insects with an insecticide spray at each flush of growth to prevent the spread of greening disease.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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After Yang was found, Police thanked those who assisted in the search for the missing man, who also has Parkinson’s disease.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Improves Skin Barrier The skin barrier is the outermost layer of skin that protects against infection, toxins, water loss, and injuries.4 Applying baby oil may help keep your skin barrier strong by locking in moisture.—
Julie Marks,
Verywell Health,
26 June 2025
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Beyond creating toxins that can directly kill animals, or harm humans that eat contaminated animals, people may suffer skin irritation and respiratory problems from contact with some of these microorganisms.—
Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2025
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“Toxic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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