Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxicants
Noun
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The beetle can go dormant and is also resistant to many pesticides.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
14 Jan. 2026 -
After all, blueberries have been included in the Dirty Dozen List for fruits and vegetables that are most contaminated with pesticides.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Pesticides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers will not be permitted.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
1 Jan. 2026
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Even herbicides that target only broadleaf weeds can damage certain grass species, especially during early spring growth.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 Dec. 2025
Noun
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The test measures the wastes and toxins in your blood.—
Suchandrima Bhowmik,
Health,
13 Jan. 2026
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Basically, the plant emits toxins that may help monarchs fend off the parasite, but something about heat disrupts this delicate balance.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Toxicants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxicants. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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