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
Buettner’s not into popping pills and downing potions.
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Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Enslaved people also worried about dangerous potions, because they could be used to settle disputes or end romantic rivalries.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Pills, potions and workouts to fight the aging process.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The best body scrubs and exfoliators also create a smoother base so that all of my potions absorb more easily and more deeply afterward.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
Other actors on the show include Paapa Essiedu as potions master Snape, John Lithgow as headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
Montespan’s rivals accused her of ensnaring the king using the dark art of potions.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
Instead of voodoo shops and witches potions, there was free family-friendly events and merchanside proceeds being given to local scholarships.
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Disney Villains have broken out of the Halloween season and moved into more permanent homes at Disney theme parks, where their poison apples and magic potions promise to turn happily ever after into a nightmare fantastic on a year-round basis.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Sandee Lamotte, CNN Money, 31 Jan. 2026
Enslaved people also worried about dangerous potions, because they could be used to settle disputes or end romantic rivalries.
—Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Pills, potions and workouts to fight the aging process.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 30 Dec. 2025
The best body scrubs and exfoliators also create a smoother base so that all of my potions absorb more easily and more deeply afterward.
—Iman Balagam, Vogue, 4 Dec. 2025
Other actors on the show include Paapa Essiedu as potions master Snape, John Lithgow as headmaster Albus Dumbledore, Janet McTeer as Minerva McGonagall, and Nick Frost as Rubeus Hagrid.
—Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
Montespan’s rivals accused her of ensnaring the king using the dark art of potions.
—Hilton Als, New Yorker, 7 Nov. 2025
Instead of voodoo shops and witches potions, there was free family-friendly events and merchanside proceeds being given to local scholarships.
—Sam Woodward, USA Today, 24 Oct. 2025
Disney Villains have broken out of the Halloween season and moved into more permanent homes at Disney theme parks, where their poison apples and magic potions promise to turn happily ever after into a nightmare fantastic on a year-round basis.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 17 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potions
Noun
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The undertaking that started in October resulted in the recovery of 176 firearms in the state and vast amounts of drugs, including fentanyl and other substances, KTAL/KMSS reported.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Several speakers said the restrictions put forward in the measure would put an unreasonable burden on service providers and facilities, who would be held liable if people seeking support are using or possessing drugs without their knowledge.—
Robin Opsahl,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This includes medications, risk of falling, mobility, vision and balance.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Scientists are studying whether GLP-1 medications can tamp down that brain activity for people with addiction, when they’re exposed to drugs and alcohol.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is from the anti-rejection medicines.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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These shifts are poised to reshape what kinds of medicines become viable.—
Paul Hudson,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Refusing to consider what might be effective remedies will condemn some people to die.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are a range of treatments available, from lifestyle changes and over-the-counter remedies to prescription medication and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), sometimes called hormone replacement therapy (HRT).—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Noun
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If confirmed, the possible discovery, which was announced in a paper published on Monday, could reveal new physics.—
Jackie Flynn Mogensen,
Scientific American,
10 Feb. 2026
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But Deutsche Bank said in a note last month the challenges of putting data centers in space are more about engineering than physics.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Wegovy pills could be as low as $149/month.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Capsules and softgels seem to offer the most benefits, but teas and tinctures work well for those who don’t like pills.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But dishwasher tablets are happy to help.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
11 Feb. 2026
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Most studies use ginger supplements — capsules, tablets, powders or extracts — because the dosing and concentrations of their active compounds are more consistent compared with fresh ginger.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Potions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potions. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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