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Recent Examples of adulteration
Signs of contamination include bugs, improper food storage temperatures and adulteration.
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Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Recent years, for example, have seen a major increase in adulteration with the horse tranquilizer xylazine, which knocks users out but doesn’t satisfy the opioid craving.
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Charles Fain Lehman,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2026
The owner is facing charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder, drug adulteration and violations of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, per the Times of India.
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Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Oct. 2025
Diageo denied these allegations and that lawsuit is still pending, but today there was news about another suit from a different plaintiff alleging the same type of adulteration.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for adulteration
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
27 Jan. 2026
Recent years, for example, have seen a major increase in adulteration with the horse tranquilizer xylazine, which knocks users out but doesn’t satisfy the opioid craving.
—
Charles Fain Lehman,
The Atlantic,
20 Jan. 2026
The owner is facing charges including culpable homicide not amounting to murder, drug adulteration and violations of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, per the Times of India.
—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
9 Oct. 2025
Diageo denied these allegations and that lawsuit is still pending, but today there was news about another suit from a different plaintiff alleging the same type of adulteration.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for adulteration
Recent Examples of Synonyms for adulteration
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Without effective cleaning and sanitizing, these contaminants can be difficult to remove and may increase the risk of cross-contamination.
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As mentioned, the four-color Benchy demonstrated accurate color registration with minimal visible contamination between color transitions.
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Questions remain about how long the cleanup process will take, and what long-term repercussions there may be from the resulting air pollution.
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Fine particle pollution has also been linked to more serious health consequences, including heart attacks, stroke, lung cancer and premature death, according to the American Lung Association.
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“Adulteration.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/adulteration. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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