as in contaminants
something that is or that makes impure
filtered the pollutants out of the water
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Recent Examples of pollutants
Research published in Environmental Health Perspectives in 2022 also found HEPA filtration effective at reducing indoor air pollutants.
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Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
The update reflects the state’s evolving understanding of its most dangerous pollutants, which has shifted over the decades from visible pollutants, such as smog, to more invisible ones that cause cancer, heart disease and other health harms.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Although the highest level fan was a little loud, the air purifier was effective at quickly getting rid of the scents and pollutants quickly.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Instead of semi-trailer rigs spewing air pollutants while idling at the warehouses, data centers pull enormous amounts of electricity, housing computer systems that help train artificial intelligence criteria.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Those charges are related to the discharge of pollutants into Maryland’s Patapsco River, including the shipping containers, their contents, oil and the bridge itself.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 12 May 2026
But the two pollutants have very different pathways to formation.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 12 May 2026
The Synergy companies are additionally charged with violations of the Clean Water Act, Oil Pollution Act and Refuse Act for allegedly releasing pollutants into the river.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Each pod is filled with native wetland plants whose roots filter out pollutants like phosphorus and nitrogen from the water, eventually making their way to the Chattahoochee River.
—Joshua Cole, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Ryan Brennan
may 18, Charlotte Observer, 18 May 2026
The update reflects the state’s evolving understanding of its most dangerous pollutants, which has shifted over the decades from visible pollutants, such as smog, to more invisible ones that cause cancer, heart disease and other health harms.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2026
Although the highest level fan was a little loud, the air purifier was effective at quickly getting rid of the scents and pollutants quickly.
—Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2026
Instead of semi-trailer rigs spewing air pollutants while idling at the warehouses, data centers pull enormous amounts of electricity, housing computer systems that help train artificial intelligence criteria.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2026
Those charges are related to the discharge of pollutants into Maryland’s Patapsco River, including the shipping containers, their contents, oil and the bridge itself.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 12 May 2026
But the two pollutants have very different pathways to formation.
—Joanna Thompson, Space.com, 12 May 2026
The Synergy companies are additionally charged with violations of the Clean Water Act, Oil Pollution Act and Refuse Act for allegedly releasing pollutants into the river.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026
Each pod is filled with native wetland plants whose roots filter out pollutants like phosphorus and nitrogen from the water, eventually making their way to the Chattahoochee River.
—Joshua Cole, CBS News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pollutants
contaminants
Noun
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The money was part of a $9 billion investment to help communities manage water contaminated with PFAS and other contaminants.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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The podcast discussed a number of discredited ideas, including that mRNA vaccines may contain harmful DNA contaminants.—
Matthew Perrone,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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“Pollutants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pollutants. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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