as in drug
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
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.
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George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
And even grabbed the prop bottle of the youth potion from the show and pretended to drink from it.
—Dave Quinn, People.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 brightening potion also contains poppy seed extract and ceramides to nourish the skin, while olive oil and shea butter provide overnight hydration.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
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George Yang, Rolling Stone, 3 Feb. 2025
And even grabbed the prop bottle of the youth potion from the show and pretended to drink from it.
—Dave Quinn, People.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 brightening potion also contains poppy seed extract and ceramides to nourish the skin, while olive oil and shea butter provide overnight hydration.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 5 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
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Still, much of that reliance – in particular, on China and India – is for generic medicines, Ricks pointed out, noting that Lilly doesn’t make those drugs.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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Editor's note: Zelenskyy is expected to meet with Trump in Washington on Friday to sign an deal to provide critical raw materials used for items like electric vehicle batteries and cancer drugs.—
Obed Manuel,
NPR,
26 Feb. 2025
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But Dana only needs a little bit of help to get the medication Aiden needs to be made.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
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Most people taking antidepressants will not experience withdrawal symptoms when quitting the medications, experts said.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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Ambler's work has attracted attention from leading advocates of music in medicine, reflecting a growing international movement.—
Elizabeth Cook,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Tailoring health offerings to meet local needs can involve designing low-cost diagnostics for rural areas, incorporating traditional medicine into product portfolios or addressing dietary health concerns unique to specific populations.—
Aman Gupta,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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Plot Your Containers If lack of space is an issue, container gardening is the remedy.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Treatment plans typically involve a combination of medications and at-home remedies.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
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The most popular treatment involved isolated sanatoriums in high-altitude areas such as the Adirondacks and the Rocky Mountains, where the cold, dry air was believed to be a cure.—
Karen Dobos,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, there's no instant cure for ringworm.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
6 Mar. 2025
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Many will overcome their fears that the technology will replace them and accept it as a tonic to their stresses.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Some of the most common beverages served in highball glasses include a single alcohol and a carbonated beverage, think gin and tonic, seven and seven, rum and Coke and similar cocktails.—
BestReviews,
The Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2025
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Such medicines are more complicated than pills and capsules picked up at the corner drugstore and often require specialized administration, refrigeration, packaging and patient instructions.—
Bruce Japsen,
Forbes,
3 Mar. 2025
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Whether the pills or other drugs were a factor won't be known until toxicology tests are completed in the coming weeks.—
SUSAN MONTOYA BRYAN,
arkansasonline.com,
2 Mar. 2025
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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