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a chemical that is used to kill animals or insects that damage plants or crops
The family farm has gradually moved away from the use of pesticides.
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Recent Examples of pesticide
But overplaying concerns about pesticides or additives does little more than discredit the food system writ large and suggest women find other solutions that may not be as feasible, affordable, or even safe.
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 June 2025
Overall, uncertainty and debate about pesticides continues partly due to research challenges.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 June 2025
Its candles and reed diffusers are made in California and are free of sulfates, parabens, pesticides and phthalates.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
Oeko-Tex Standard 100: Another third-party verification that ensures textiles are free of over 1,000 substances such as pesticides and colorants after being submitted to rigorous lab testing.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
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Erica Sloan, SELF, 10 June 2025
Overall, uncertainty and debate about pesticides continues partly due to research challenges.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 5 June 2025
Its candles and reed diffusers are made in California and are free of sulfates, parabens, pesticides and phthalates.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 2 June 2025
Oeko-Tex Standard 100: Another third-party verification that ensures textiles are free of over 1,000 substances such as pesticides and colorants after being submitted to rigorous lab testing.
—Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 30 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pesticide
Noun
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The poison could possibly enter another cut in your mouth or be swallowed.—
Ashley Fredde,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2025
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However, when attempts to purge the poison are unsuccessful and time passes without treatment, the heart begins to fail.—
Nina Foster,
JSTOR Daily,
30 May 2025
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Then, using a simulation, the team found that the warmth and weight of the sleeping child could increase the off-gassing of the toxicants.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2025
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Chemical components of pesticides were found in four of the products — inhaling certain pesticides through marijuana smoking poses a risk of harmful toxicants entering the lungs and bloodstream.—
Ben Markus - Colorado Public Radio,
NPR,
4 Feb. 2025
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Switch your control to one of the systemic insecticides found at garden centers.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
24 May 2025
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An Expert Explains Insecticide Baking soda can be used in limited ways as an insecticide in the garden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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Avoid using pesticides and herbicides as much as possible, especially broad-spectrum products.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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Chemical pesticides and herbicides involved in lawn care can carry their own set of risks, especially when airborne, Policastro cautioned.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
10 June 2025
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Millions of survivors Because of so many improvements in cancer diagnosis and treatment, many millions more people are surviving the disease, often for many years.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
16 June 2025
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Although lung cancer is most often linked to smoking, people who don't smoke can also develop this disease.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
15 June 2025
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Neem oil is a natural fungicide that helps to control common apple diseases like apple scab, rust and powdery mildew.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
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In most cases, spray with a garden-safe fungicide instead.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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They are mangled, bottled spiders of venom with humor and cutting, biting Irish lyricism.—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
5 June 2025
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Although the snakes prefer to hide or scare away humans, people who get too close may suffer a painful bite carrying venom that can damage muscle tissue and skin.—
Max Levy,
Denver Post,
31 May 2025
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While the researchers behind this breakthrough may consider their product non toxic, its worth noting that the people who discovered the forever chemicals thought the same thing.—
Alison Escalante,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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The more stringent standards effectively limit emissions of other toxics, including benzene, lead and arsenic.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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“Pesticide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pesticide. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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