as in poisons
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 toxics
The Michigan Legislature passed a law in 2008 meant to protect the public from harmful electronic waste toxics.
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Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Environmental advocates say the new regulation of air toxics, which was required under a 2022 bill called Public Protections From Toxic Air Contaminants, will make the state’s air cleaner and its people healthier.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Nushrat Rahman, Freep.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Environmental advocates say the new regulation of air toxics, which was required under a 2022 bill called Public Protections From Toxic Air Contaminants, will make the state’s air cleaner and its people healthier.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxics
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The full Senate is set to consider Senate Bill 62, a measure that would restrict the sale and use of certain rat poisons in Colorado, for an informal vote.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
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Mercury’s alignment with Mars poisons a cooperative project.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
15 Mar. 2026
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For patients living with rare and neglected diseases, the next breakthrough treatment might already be sitting in a pharmaceutical company’s filing cabinet.—
Annette Bakker,
Fortune,
19 Mar. 2026
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Scientists agree that diet can contribute to some diseases and also can be valuable in treating them.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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The Ananda doctors believe that a massage at least every ten days is essential to flush out toxins and stimulate neurotransmitters.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 2026
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In a small, domed stone or clay structure, heated volcanic rocks, medicinal herbs, and water create steam, which is believed to cleanse toxins, improve circulation, and provide a spiritual connection to nature.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Mar. 2026
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Organophosphorus is a compound that can be used in fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, and exposure can cause the nervous system to stop working properly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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This includes constant exposure to toxic pesticides, poverty-level wages and substandard housing conditions.—
U T Readers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Mar. 2026
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“Toxics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxics. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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