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
The brand’s Calm Bliss, offered in an aquamarine-glass bottle that recalls a fantasy potion, is no exception.
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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
His gripped his white wine like a potion, delivering hope.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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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
His gripped his white wine like a potion, delivering hope.
—Mark Z. Barabak, Los Angeles Times, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
Noun
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Among this new wave is a class of drugs called nitazenes.—
Christina Lengyel,
The Washington Examiner,
20 July 2025
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The official cause of death was pneumonia, with complications from anemia and intoxication from legal drugs.—
Danny Horn,
EW.com,
19 July 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
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The Deeper Question Oregon’s SB 951, by reinforcing the corporate practice of medicine doctrine, establishes regulatory guardrails to protect the patient-physician trust, potentially curbing excesses while sparking broader debates about the limits of state oversight in complex systems.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
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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Sabraw ordered the government last month to renew its contract with Acacia as part of its remedy for violating the settlement.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Most sea lice rashes can be treated with at-home remedies.—
Evan Moore
July 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The expert emphasized, however, that hypnosis is not a standalone cure for problem drinking.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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While minoxidil is not a cure for TE, it has been used off-label for this condition.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
10 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 29 Jul. 2025.
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