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
Noun
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For instance, it's sometimes used to bind to certain poisons before your body absorbs them.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
6 Feb. 2026
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Police reported that the dentist purchased a variety of poisons prior to her death.—
Emma Bussey , Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Type 2 diabetes is the most common form of diabetes mellitus — a group of diseases associated with high blood sugar, called hyperglycemia.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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The process of pasteurization, heating milk to a specific temperature for a set period of time, kills harmful organisms responsible for diseases such as listeriosis, typhoid fever, tuberculosis, diphtheria, Q fever, and brucellosis, according to the FDA.—
GMA Team,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Recalled for potentially containing harmful bacteria or toxins.—
Josh Kelly,
Oklahoman,
27 Feb. 2026
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The natural mineral water also has high levels of sodium, which helps maintain blood pressure levels, and sulfate, which is said to help rid the body of toxins and promote healthy hair, skin, and nails.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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The land is farmed organically without pesticides, with a focus on regenerative practices and the potential to expand organic produce production.—
David Caraccio
March 4,
Sacbee.com,
4 Mar. 2026
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With the help of beneficial insects like these, gardeners can reduce their use of chemical pesticides.—
Anne Readel,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Toxics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxics. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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