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
Mine for precious resources, like a treasure chest with a bone, healing potion, and snowballs, battle with the elven Arbalest knight, dwarven Netherite knight, and Minecraft warden action figure, and trigger an explosion within the cave to reveal a hidden treasure.
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Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Each episode is crammed with spells and potions and magic, rather than reminding you what the Avengers are up to.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 21 Sep. 2024
The necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings display key motifs from the story, like witch hats, hot air balloons, butterflies, wands and potion bottles.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
Multiple surprise transformations, from hitting the books in study howl or brewing some fun in the potion corner, there are so many scary ways to have bone-chilling adventures.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 7 Oct. 2024
Each episode is crammed with spells and potions and magic, rather than reminding you what the Avengers are up to.
—Alex Abad-Santos, Vox, 21 Sep. 2024
The necklaces, rings, bracelets and earrings display key motifs from the story, like witch hats, hot air balloons, butterflies, wands and potion bottles.
—Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024
Multiple surprise transformations, from hitting the books in study howl or brewing some fun in the potion corner, there are so many scary ways to have bone-chilling adventures.
—Toby Rose, Parents, 24 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
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Additional drug paraphilia was also found in the vehicle, according to police.Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Both companies have recently found success by selling weight loss drugs.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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From routine costs — like co-pays at doctor's visits, therapy sessions and prescription medications — to unexpected medical bills, health care expenses weigh heavily on many people's budgets.Becca Stanek, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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At first, these medications were used to treat diabetes.Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The independent charity sponsors global research into plant medicine treatments for cancer.Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Imagine what this means for bringing new medicines to market.Raj De Datta, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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For your natural remedies, pop into Wellness Rx, a charming pharmacy that specializes in both conventional and traditional medicine.Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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Based in Secaucus, N.J., The Vitamin Shoppe sells nutritional solutions, including vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty aids through proprietary brands and approximately 700 national brands.David Moin, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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Millions of people depend on government jobs, and on the protections that regulators provide from predatory businesses, like those that gave us opioid abuse and cigarettes as a cure for asthma.Simon Shuster, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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But the musician is also looking for possible cures.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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If so desired, it can be served in a large snifter typical of the Spanish-style gin and tonic, but in that case, only fill the glass halfway with ice, leaving plenty of room to savor the aromatics.Jeff Burkhart, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Gin and Tonic With election night in full swing, this gin and tonic brings a warm, earthy twist to a classic.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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And most carried three pill bottles or more for various chronic ailments.Kff Health News, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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In addition to more than 2 million fentanyl pills seized, Phoenix police said its conspiracy squad and the Drug Enforcement Administration nabbed other drugs and trafficking goods. Also seized in Operation Night Owl: 21 kilograms of fentanyl powder. 8.5 kilograms of cocaine.Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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