Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toxicants
Noun
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Urban streams accumulate the waste of cities—runoff of pesticides, herbicides, oil, and whatever else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Growers must meet more requirements to be certified organic, such as restrictions on pesticides and fertilizers.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As a long-time environmental lawyer, Kennedy has spoken out frequently against the use of agricultural pesticides and herbicides.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
9 Sep. 2025
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The forest preserves offer various resources online about how to remove buckthorn, including herbicides.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stewart has also become a huge advocate for New Yorkers who were exposed to deadly toxins during the 9/11 attacks, and even spoke before Congress in 2019 to urge the passing of a bill that would provide aid to victims.—
Keith Langston,
Entertainment Weekly,
14 Sep. 2025
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Natural lacquers are free of toxins, and a special buffing method is used to color and shine nails without harming the hands and feet.—
Terry Elward,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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“Toxicants.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toxicants. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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