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
Algal blooms occur when warmer temperatures cause cyanobacteria to grow in excess, producing harmful toxins.
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Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
According to Ayurveda, warm water clears toxins and energy blockages.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Sewage is put in at one end, works its way through the system and comes out at the other end as a nutrient-dense effluent with the toxins filtered out.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Others, even then, worried about exposure to toxins if MRI got its way.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Recalled for potentially containing harmful bacteria or toxins.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Specifically, those who only pooped a few times a week had higher levels of uremic toxins in their blood (harmful metabolic waste products that build up in the blood when the kidneys don’t filter them out properly).
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Feb. 2026
In addition to worry over exposure to toxins in food and drinking water, more than 60% of American adults are also very or somewhat concerned about chemicals that industry uses in children’s toys and baby products, food packaging, and personal care products such as makeup, the Pew survey found.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Outside, 5 Mar. 2026
According to Ayurveda, warm water clears toxins and energy blockages.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 4 Mar. 2026
Sewage is put in at one end, works its way through the system and comes out at the other end as a nutrient-dense effluent with the toxins filtered out.
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 3 Mar. 2026
Others, even then, worried about exposure to toxins if MRI got its way.
—Sarah Henry, AZCentral.com, 1 Mar. 2026
Recalled for potentially containing harmful bacteria or toxins.
—Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 27 Feb. 2026
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
Specifically, those who only pooped a few times a week had higher levels of uremic toxins in their blood (harmful metabolic waste products that build up in the blood when the kidneys don’t filter them out properly).
—Korin Miller, SELF, 27 Feb. 2026
In addition to worry over exposure to toxins in food and drinking water, more than 60% of American adults are also very or somewhat concerned about chemicals that industry uses in children’s toys and baby products, food packaging, and personal care products such as makeup, the Pew survey found.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxins
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For some poisons, delaying a visit to the vet by just hours can be the difference between life and death.—
Jane Sykes,
Washington Post,
2 Mar. 2026
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But when new hire Pumpkin challenges their performative sisterhood, the women are forced to face their own poisons or succumb to a bloody fate.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
1 Mar. 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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But sulfate aerosol pollution is also a serious health hazard, blamed for about 8 million human deaths per year from lung diseases.—
Michael Wysession,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Timing for Fertilizing Roses Healthy repeat-blooming roses require nearly year-round feeding from early spring to fall to remain vigorous and resist diseases.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
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Natural products inspired by organisms include GLP-1 receptor agonists for weight loss, spider and snake venoms, and compounds from plants and fungi with potential uses in pain relief and cancer treatment.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Toxins in many animal venoms, for example, are peptides.—
Dominique Mosbergen,
Time,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Toxins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxins. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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