as in poison
a substance that by chemical action can kill or injure a living thing
read a pamphlet on the toxin responsible for botulism, a food poisoning that can cause paralysis and even death in some cases
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Recent Examples of toxin
In fulfilling its duty to attend to the health, safety, and welfare of the population, the state builds roads, regulates toxins, records deeds, issues identity documents, and studies birth, death, and disease.
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Paisley Currah, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
Some people’s livers metabolize toxins more slowly than others, but too much of certain drugs can overwhelm even the healthiest liver.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 27 May 2025
The company, which boasts lip gloss, blush, eyeshadow, faux eyelashes and now a cleanser and moisturizer, is committed to products that are vegan and don't contain toxins.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 26 May 2025
Its toxins can cause vomiting, liver damage, and reproductive defects in both humans and livestock, the release noted.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 5 June 2025
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Paisley Currah, New Yorker, 27 May 2025
Some people’s livers metabolize toxins more slowly than others, but too much of certain drugs can overwhelm even the healthiest liver.
—Lindsey Leake, NBC news, 27 May 2025
The company, which boasts lip gloss, blush, eyeshadow, faux eyelashes and now a cleanser and moisturizer, is committed to products that are vegan and don't contain toxins.
—Gillian Telling, People.com, 26 May 2025
Its toxins can cause vomiting, liver damage, and reproductive defects in both humans and livestock, the release noted.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 5 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxin
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Some agents were hospitalized due to possible exposure from the poison, according to Brown.—
Kate Linderman,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2025
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Apex scavengers may also accidentally consume toxic substances, such as poison intended for predators threatening livestock, or veterinary drugs found in livestock carcasses.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 June 2025
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Just last week, for example, the Trump administration, through its Environmental Protection Agency, proposed to withdraw two rules imposing air toxics and greenhouse gas limits on fossil-fuel power plants.—
Wayne Messam,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2025
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While the researchers behind this breakthrough may consider their product non toxic, its worth noting that the people who discovered the forever chemicals thought the same thing.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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After Yang was found, Police thanked those who assisted in the search for the missing man, who also has Parkinson’s disease.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
28 June 2025
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Do control the Asian psyllid insects with an insecticide spray at each flush of growth to prevent the spread of greening disease.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 June 2025
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Research published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information suggests that the venom from one cone snail has the potential to kill up to 700 people.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 June 2025
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But for some, the venom may cause anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction that can lead to symptoms like difficulty breathing, vomiting or diarrhea, fainting and skin reactions.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 June 2025
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“Toxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxin. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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