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a drink that is meant to have a special or magical effect on someone
a potion that is supposed to improve health The hero in the play is given a magic potion so that he will fall in love with the princess. medical potions sleeping potions
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Recent Examples of potion
The Magic of Afternoon Tea is inspired by myths and magic potions: treats include owls crafted from white chocolate and blueberry, the Excalibur’s Sword (a white chocolate and mango cheese cake) and the Book of Spells (a coffee, chocolate and almond Opera cake).
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The brand’s Calm Bliss, offered in an aquamarine-glass bottle that recalls a fantasy potion, is no exception.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 July 2025
Bregman’s quick action to shave off his ‘stache wasn’t the magic potion needed for an all-time comeback.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Along the way, fans brew a potion, plant a mandrake and engage in a wand battle.
—Nevin Martell, USA Today, 27 May 2025
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Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
The brand’s Calm Bliss, offered in an aquamarine-glass bottle that recalls a fantasy potion, is no exception.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 6 July 2025
Bregman’s quick action to shave off his ‘stache wasn’t the magic potion needed for an all-time comeback.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 June 2025
Along the way, fans brew a potion, plant a mandrake and engage in a wand battle.
—Nevin Martell, USA Today, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
Noun
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The drug has been linked to statistically significant improvements in a number of cognitive exercises.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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The next part is the health aspect, making drugs that are clean and in knowable, understandable doses.—
Rolling Stone,
Rolling Stone,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Over time, newer treatment medications were discovered, often with NIH research support, allowing a smaller daily pill burden.—
Timothy Holtz,
Sun Sentinel,
22 July 2025
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Each participant underwent a thorough preparation and intake process: screening for mental health conditions, medications, and trauma history, as well as virtual individual and group therapy sessions.—
Essence,
Essence,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Over-the-counter medicine can also minimize inflammation and pain.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
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The array of meditative healing rituals and energy sessions, such as a medicine wheel ceremony, aura photography, past life regression session, hypnosis, and reiki, takes full advantage of local Sedona experts in these areas.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Refund and remedy processes typically require proof of disposal.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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While his diagnosis of overfull streets is correct, his remedy of higher parking requirements is akin to the patient demanding surgical expansion of his stomach to address his obesity.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
28 July 2025
Noun
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There is no current cure for CTE, and it can only be diagnosed posthumously.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
29 July 2025
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Currently, there's no cure for Huntington's, but certain medications, diet changes, and exercise can temporarily manage symptoms.2 Huntington’s Disease Symptoms The symptoms of Huntington’s disease get progressively worse with time.—
Janelle McSwiggin,
Health,
27 July 2025
Noun
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In traditional Chinese medicine it’s considered a tonic for the body’s life force.—
Alessandra Signorelli,
Glamour,
21 July 2025
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Also, gin is a spirit highly appreciated by our guests, whether in a gin and tonic or as part of a cocktail.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
Noun
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In birth control pills like Nextstellis, E4 helps prevent pregnancy, just like other estrogens do, but with a lower impact on blood clotting and liver function.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Flow Space,
25 July 2025
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Another major reason is that the black box warning is currently on all types of hormone treatments, including vaginal therapies that deliver far lower doses and do not have the systemic effect of, say, an estrogen-containing pill.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
24 July 2025
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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