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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 herbicides
Know your weeds and the herbicides that provide control; make applications as needed.
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Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
Many of the vets had been exposed to Agent Orange, a blend of herbicides that the military used to peel back dense foliage during the war.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Most commercial herbicides contain chemicals that affect grass, soil, pets and other outdoor animals.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Why This Matters Beyond Your Backyard When families choose these methods over conventional herbicides, the impact extends past property lines.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Organophosphorus is a compound that can be used in fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, and exposure can cause the nervous system to stop working properly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
In addition, this is an ideal temperature range for many garden products like fertilizers and pre-emergent herbicides to be effective.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Eradication efforts are costly and laborious, involving manual removal, herbicides, and biological controls.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Always read directions and take precautions when using these herbicides.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Mar. 2026
Many of the vets had been exposed to Agent Orange, a blend of herbicides that the military used to peel back dense foliage during the war.
—Angus Chen, STAT, 27 Mar. 2026
Most commercial herbicides contain chemicals that affect grass, soil, pets and other outdoor animals.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Mar. 2026
Why This Matters Beyond Your Backyard When families choose these methods over conventional herbicides, the impact extends past property lines.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 26 Mar. 2026
Organophosphorus is a compound that can be used in fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides, and exposure can cause the nervous system to stop working properly, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Jose Fabian, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
In addition, this is an ideal temperature range for many garden products like fertilizers and pre-emergent herbicides to be effective.
—Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 14 Mar. 2026
Eradication efforts are costly and laborious, involving manual removal, herbicides, and biological controls.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 13 Mar. 2026
Always read directions and take precautions when using these herbicides.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for herbicides
pesticides
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The nitrates come from fertilizer and pesticides that make their way into the soil and then waterways like the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Because much of bluebirds' diet is insects, avoiding pesticides is necessary to keep them healthy.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Herbicides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/herbicides. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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