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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxicants
Noun
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Limiting runoff from pesticides and fertilizers often used on lawns can reduce saltwater intrusion in aquifers and contamination in waterways, Davidson said.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025 -
Environmental groups support paying farmers to leave flood-prone land because floodwater that spreads across farm fields washes fertilizer, pesticides and other chemicals into rivers, causing a range of down-river harms.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The forest preserves offer various resources online about how to remove buckthorn, including herbicides.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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Incorporating these alternative management strategies can significantly reduce and even eliminate the need for herbicides.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Curcumin's antioxidant properties may also protect the lungs from damage caused by long-term exposure to toxins.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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These are just some of the many harmful chemicals and toxins that are present in vape products.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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“Toxicants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxicants. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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