as in drugs
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 potions
The event will feature fun and creative stations with spiderweb paintings, bubble potions and live encounters with some of the museum’s resident critters.
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Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
There's something for every ghoul and goblin in this batch of potent potions and swirling elixirs.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
But how much of a difference do the pills and potions actually make?
—Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
Henry also has a recipe book with step-by-step instructions on how to create different potions and remedies, which involve manually grinding to collect herbs.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
Or a witch or wizard standing over a cauldron concocting life-altering potions.
—Simone Milasas, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
No fancy potions or lotions for me tonight.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 22 Jan. 2025
From daily exfoliation to slathering on a number of potions with highly potent active ingredients, these winter skin care products allow my skin to thrive against all odds.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
The market for chronic nausea relief runs the gamut from old-fashioned elastic wristbands with integral pressure-producing inserts to soothing over-the-counter potions to medications approved by regulatory agencies.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Aug. 2021
Virginia Brown, Charlotte Observer, 3 Sep. 2025
There's something for every ghoul and goblin in this batch of potent potions and swirling elixirs.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2025
But how much of a difference do the pills and potions actually make?
—Sarah Shephard, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
Henry also has a recipe book with step-by-step instructions on how to create different potions and remedies, which involve manually grinding to collect herbs.
—George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
Or a witch or wizard standing over a cauldron concocting life-altering potions.
—Simone Milasas, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
No fancy potions or lotions for me tonight.
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 22 Jan. 2025
From daily exfoliation to slathering on a number of potions with highly potent active ingredients, these winter skin care products allow my skin to thrive against all odds.
—Claire Sullivan, WWD, 15 Jan. 2025
The market for chronic nausea relief runs the gamut from old-fashioned elastic wristbands with integral pressure-producing inserts to soothing over-the-counter potions to medications approved by regulatory agencies.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potions
Noun
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The official line from the department was that there is no evidence that the deputy – or any other – dealt drugs in the jail, according to a department press release at the time.—
Christopher Damien,
USA Today,
19 Sep. 2025
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Green Berets and Army Rangers have been busted trafficking cocaine on military planes, dealing drugs at Fort Bragg, working for Mexican cartels, stealing military weapons, committing murders for hire, and carrying out at least two mass shootings.—
Seth Harp,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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As her health improved with ongoing ARV medications, Lukowe learned about organic gardening from the nonprofit, which also offers health education and services to 15,000 Ugandans annually within communities near Jinja.—
Brian Simpson,
NPR,
19 Sep. 2025
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Robotics can already be applied to environmental services, like cleaning and sterilization, and to supply chain functions, such as delivering equipment and medications across large hospital campuses.—
Theresa McDonnell,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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This longer dosing time also addresses common challenges many have faced with daily medicines, including adherence, stigma and fear of accidentally disclosing status through pill bottles.—
Pearl Pugh,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Using ovarian suppression medicines during treatment may help protect the ovaries from damage.—
Julie Scott,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Talk to your healthcare provider before trying herbs or natural remedies for headaches.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Bailey argued in Sunday’s response that the Office of Civil Rights failed to articulate what about the gender-neutral restrooms constituted a Title IX violation and what possible remedies existed despite multiple requests by the district for further discussion.—
Elizabeth Hernandez,
Denver Post,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But the pursuit itself underscores the ingenuity of modern physics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Sep. 2025
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The new equations provide a strict limit on the accuracy of a clock based on classical physics.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pills did what they were designed to do.—
Lila Rose,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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Wilson was diagnosed with polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) at 21 and prescribed birth control pills to manage her symptoms.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Professional photography equipment, detachable/interchangeable lenses, audio/video recording devices, tripods, monopods (selfie sticks), tablets, laptops, computers, promotional materials.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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Also look at Apple Certified Refurbished and Dell Outlet, which are industry leaders for high-quality laptops, tablets and phones.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Potions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potions. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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