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
These bags are made from food-grade silicone that’s free from toxins like lead, latex, phthalates, BPA, and BPS.
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Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Without it, the blooms can surface, spread and release dangerous toxins.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Stay Physically Active A morning walk can help trigger bowel movements, as the body naturally releases hormones that help purge toxins.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
Children face these same hazards, their developing bodies absorbing toxins at higher rates.
—CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
These microscopic, bubblelike structures carry proteins, toxins and other molecular signals that influence how the immune system of the host responds.
—Panteha Torabian, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Add that the cost of potential lifetime disability benefits for the roughly 55,000 troops deployed in the region who have been exposed to toxins and environmental hazards, said Bilmes, then further strain is put on the taxpayer.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
These toxins can lead to an imbalance between replacing old bone with new bone, enhancing bone loss.
—Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2026
But the livers of some patients have been found to contain clusters of cells that produce an enzyme capable of breaking down the toxins.
—Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Without it, the blooms can surface, spread and release dangerous toxins.
—Jacob Wycoff, CBS News, 17 Apr. 2026
Stay Physically Active A morning walk can help trigger bowel movements, as the body naturally releases hormones that help purge toxins.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
Children face these same hazards, their developing bodies absorbing toxins at higher rates.
—CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
These microscopic, bubblelike structures carry proteins, toxins and other molecular signals that influence how the immune system of the host responds.
—Panteha Torabian, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Add that the cost of potential lifetime disability benefits for the roughly 55,000 troops deployed in the region who have been exposed to toxins and environmental hazards, said Bilmes, then further strain is put on the taxpayer.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2026
These toxins can lead to an imbalance between replacing old bone with new bone, enhancing bone loss.
—Ross Phan, Verywell Health, 10 Apr. 2026
But the livers of some patients have been found to contain clusters of cells that produce an enzyme capable of breaking down the toxins.
—Jerome Groopman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxins
Noun
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And nobody from the department asked the legislature to reconsider recent laws that gradually banned the strongest rat poisons.—
Susan Shelley,
Daily News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Harold Allen obituary/Ashley Jones Facebook Investigators say those thousands of texts revealed Marsha and Ashley tried to kill Harold over and over again with a variety of exotic poisons.—
Peter Van Sant,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 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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Overwatering can leave grass with weak roots and vulnerable to diseases, so stick to a schedule and spot-treat patches if needed.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
17 Apr. 2026
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However, these squashes can also be vulnerable to common plant diseases like powdery mildew or mosaic virus.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
17 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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