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
Movement is important because if partially digested foods and toxins linger in the gut, the chance for problems increases greatly.
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Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Red Meat Eating red meats like beef, lamb, and pork can increase certain toxins in your gut.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Hatfield was known for promoting toxin-free lifestyle and foods with natural ingredients on her Natural Spoonfuls website and Instagram page.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The exemption applies to the surviving spouses of veterans who died as a result of conditions presumed to be service related in the PACT Act, a federal law expanding Veterans Affairs health care eligibility and presumptive conditions related to exposure to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxins.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
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Bryant Stamford, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
Red Meat Eating red meats like beef, lamb, and pork can increase certain toxins in your gut.
—Cynthia Sass, Health, 21 Oct. 2025
Hatfield was known for promoting toxin-free lifestyle and foods with natural ingredients on her Natural Spoonfuls website and Instagram page.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
The exemption applies to the surviving spouses of veterans who died as a result of conditions presumed to be service related in the PACT Act, a federal law expanding Veterans Affairs health care eligibility and presumptive conditions related to exposure to burn pits, Agent Orange and other toxins.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxin
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Disney Villains have broken out of the Halloween season and moved into more permanent homes at Disney theme parks, where their poison apples and magic potions promise to turn happily ever after into a nightmare fantastic on a year-round basis.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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Alcohol is effectively a poison.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
15 Oct. 2025
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Israeli policy has made the very subject toxic, turning normalization into a domestic and strategic risk for Arab leaders and their governments.—
GALIP DALAY,
Foreign Affairs,
1 Oct. 2025
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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
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Indoor cats live for 15 to 17 years on average, while outdoor felines live only for 2 to 5 years due to dangers such as extreme temperatures, wildlife, and disease.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
22 Oct. 2025
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In fact, foods like fatty fish, olive oil, berries, and leafy greens have strong evidence supporting their strong anti-inflammatory effects and their ability to protect against chronic inflammatory diseases.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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At Venomworld, herpetologist Remi Ksas collects venom from some of the world’s most dangerous snakes for medical and pharmaceutical uses.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
23 Oct. 2025
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The scorpion, who will sting with their poisonous venom when hurt, is extremely intuitive and highly aware of their surroundings.—
Lisa Stardust,
Refinery29,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Toxin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxin. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.
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