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
Manufacturers should be diligently working to clean up their supply chains and manufacturing practices to ensure their products are free of PFAS and other toxics.
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Sarah Todd, STAT, 1 May 2026
The Michigan Legislature passed a law in 2008 meant to protect the public from harmful electronic waste toxics.
—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
Sarah Todd, STAT, 1 May 2026
The Michigan Legislature passed a law in 2008 meant to protect the public from harmful electronic waste toxics.
—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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At least five toxins were detected in his body, including deadly poisons such as mercury and tetrodotoxin, according to reports from Chinese media.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Many gardeners and homeowners prefer not to use poisons to get rid of ants, leading them to consider more natural remedies.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 May 2026
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More than 10,000 rare diseases affect 30 million Americans.—
Elise Esposito,
Boston Herald,
29 May 2026
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Viral diseases in tomato plants cannot be treated with chemicals.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Foxgloves This beautiful flower has trumpet-like blossoms that contain cardiac glycoside toxins, which interfere with the heart’s electrolyte balance.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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At least five toxins were detected in his body, including deadly poisons such as mercury and tetrodotoxin, according to reports from Chinese media.—
Sylvie Zhuang,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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Researchers have identified dozens of chemicals in household dust—including lawn pesticides, heavy metals, and flame retardants—many of which have been linked to developmental and respiratory problems.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Commissioner Steven Glassman, who represents the district where the beach park is located, rattled off several arguments for why modern artificial turf is safe for the environment, like the lack of fertilizer and pesticides.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
3 June 2026
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“Toxics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxics. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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