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a chemical used to destroy plants or stop plant growth
An herbicide widely used to control weeds.
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Recent Examples of herbicide
The announcement came the same day the Supreme Court shielded the maker of the herbicide Roundup from most cancer-warning lawsuits.
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
There are alternative herbicides, but some farmers warn that those could involve chemicals that risk killing the plant if not applied carefully.
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ABC News,
25 June 2026
Lawsuit from the 'spray guy' Introduced in the 1970s, Roundup quickly became the top-selling herbicide in the United States and integral to farming.
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Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Frustratingly, Rubus armeniacus is notoriously difficult to get rid of, as traditional approaches to invasive management such as fire, herbicide, and mowing are insufficient at eradicating the plant.
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The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2026
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Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
There are alternative herbicides, but some farmers warn that those could involve chemicals that risk killing the plant if not applied carefully.
—
ABC News,
25 June 2026
Lawsuit from the 'spray guy' Introduced in the 1970s, Roundup quickly became the top-selling herbicide in the United States and integral to farming.
—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
Frustratingly, Rubus armeniacus is notoriously difficult to get rid of, as traditional approaches to invasive management such as fire, herbicide, and mowing are insufficient at eradicating the plant.
—
The Editors,
JSTOR Daily,
25 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for herbicide
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbicide
pesticide
Noun
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Most landscapes do not need pesticides to thrive, so put away the chemicals.
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Earth-friendly gardeners strive to manage our gardens without pesticides.
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“Herbicide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbicide. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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