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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxicants
Noun
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Alarm over health harms accelerates Concern over the risks of flame retardants, heavy metals, pesticides and endocrine-disrupting chemicals that mimic hormones in the body has been growing as more studies point to serious health impacts.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
26 Feb. 2026 -
Husted said that not using pesticides could reduce crop yields by up to 50% and cause supply issues and raised prices.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Applying herbicides is the most effective way to eradicate honeysuckle, but natural methods work if done correctly.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
19 Feb. 2026
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The fish prove to be a cost-effective and environmentally friendly alternative to dredging and herbicides, which can also be used to clear waterways.—
Sarah Henry,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The firestorm ravaged Pacific Palisades and Altadena, killing 31, destroying more than 16,000 structures and contaminating others with toxins and heavy metals.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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The dying heart cells releases toxins that stimulate the nerves in charge of vomiting, giving you that sick to your stomach feeling.—
Nadine Avola,
Flow Space,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Toxicants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxicants. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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