as in poisons
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 toxins
Bausch was working on a treatment for hepatic encephalopathy, a condition where toxins build up in the blood, hurting brain function, in patients with liver disease.
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Christina Cheddar Berk,liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
The full extent of toxins at the site is unknown, as surveyors were unable to measure all the environmental effects as the mound blocks access to the hotel basement, soil and groundwater.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The company’s patented air and water filtration system tackles common airborne contaminants, bacteria, and toxins, ensuring water is safe to drink with replaceable filter cartridges for convenient maintenance.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
The liver is what filters out the toxins in the alcohol.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
The toxins produced by the algae can be harmful to humans, pets and ecosystems, including fish and other marine life.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
The body naturally eliminates toxins without the need for such products.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026
The test measures the wastes and toxins in your blood.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Basically, the plant emits toxins that may help monarchs fend off the parasite, but something about heat disrupts this delicate balance.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Christina Cheddar Berk,liz Napolitano, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
The full extent of toxins at the site is unknown, as surveyors were unable to measure all the environmental effects as the mound blocks access to the hotel basement, soil and groundwater.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 22 Jan. 2026
The company’s patented air and water filtration system tackles common airborne contaminants, bacteria, and toxins, ensuring water is safe to drink with replaceable filter cartridges for convenient maintenance.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Jan. 2026
The liver is what filters out the toxins in the alcohol.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 14 Jan. 2026
The toxins produced by the algae can be harmful to humans, pets and ecosystems, including fish and other marine life.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2026
The body naturally eliminates toxins without the need for such products.
—Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2026
The test measures the wastes and toxins in your blood.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 13 Jan. 2026
Basically, the plant emits toxins that may help monarchs fend off the parasite, but something about heat disrupts this delicate balance.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 13 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxins
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Percy needs the fleece to save Camp Half-Blood after Luke poisons Thalia’s pine tree, weakening the protective barrier and allowing monsters to breach the camp.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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Last November, a report from state wildlife officials found blood-thinning rat poisons in more than 69 percent of wildlife tested, including 95 percent of mountain lions and 100 percent of golden eagles.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Jan. 2026
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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
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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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The models, called Eden, will be used to help advance gene editing and potential cures to deadly diseases.—
Reed Albergotti,
semafor.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Holmes experienced a meteoric rise in the early 2010s with the initial success of her company, Theranos, which claimed its medical device could detect diseases from a few drops of blood at a fraction of the price.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026
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Funding a promising breakthrough In laboratory trials with rodents, the new nanobody antivenom prevented the deaths of mice exposed to venoms from 17 of the 18 snake species.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
29 Oct. 2025
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Neely Lab is interested in applying the technology to gene editing, having previously used CRISPR to understand the mechanisms behind how venoms cause cell death and pain, and how proteins bind to cells, including the crucial spike protein in SARS-CoV-2.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
27 July 2025
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“Toxins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxins. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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