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
There's also an order of marshmallow potion macchiato with 18 pumps of marshmallow ube swirl, two shots of vanilla flavoring, four shots of hazelnut, four shots of blueberry, four shots of coconut, 12 teaspoons of sugar and skim milk.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Some components are single-use, like the potion and confetti released with the doll.
—Theresa Holland, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
The movie follows rival socialites who each discover a secret magic potion that promises them eternal youth – with some darkly comic catches.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
In all, the serum makes for a smoothing potion that boosts the hair’s shine while protecting it from heat damage.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Some components are single-use, like the potion and confetti released with the doll.
—Theresa Holland, People.com, 26 Nov. 2024
The movie follows rival socialites who each discover a secret magic potion that promises them eternal youth – with some darkly comic catches.
—Dan Heching, CNN, 23 Nov. 2024
In all, the serum makes for a smoothing potion that boosts the hair’s shine while protecting it from heat damage.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 23 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
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The Silicon Valley investor has called for major reform at the FDA in the past and argued that the efficacy of drugs should be measured after they have been allowed on market.Sara Dorn, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The former and future president is planning to use tariffs to pressure other countries into addressing the influx of drugs entering the U.S. and addressing the ongoing migrant crisis.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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If over-the-counter medications aren’t enough, doctors may prescribe corticosteroid medications or a cortisone injection.Karen Kaplan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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This occurs because the RDAs include magnesium from all sources—food, beverages, dietary supplements, and medications.Cathy Nelson, Verywell Health, 11 Dec. 2024
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Her cause of death was determined to be untreated pneumonia, combined with anemia and drug intoxication from prescription and over-the-counter medications, including painkillers and cold medicine.Mackenzie Schmidt, People.com, 15 Dec. 2024
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Here, garland drapes over each medicine cabinet and fills a small bowl on the vanity top, adding punches of color and festivity without being too literal.Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024
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The woman filed charges and plans to pursue civil remedy.Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 20 Dec. 2024
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Therefore, there is a growing interest in exploring other options and natural remedies to combat the common cold.Trang Tran, PharmD, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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While treatments can help with symptoms, there's no cure.Gabrielle Emanuel, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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There is no cure or specific treatment for hand, foot, and mouth disease, so there is no way to prevent the disease's progression.Sarah Bradley, Health, 15 Dec. 2024
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In our age of misinformation, disinformation and artificial intelligence, the artist’s frank exposure of what’s operating behind the curtain is tonic.Christopher Knight, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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And even if the tonic issue started out as a theory and sounded a bit paranoid, guess what?Paul Tassi, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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In a game where a D-man on the other side put up two, seeing the team’s two most skilled defencemen finish with zero shots each and losing their minutes at five-on-five is a tough pill to swallow.Omar White, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
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Bobby Justice, a former constable who previously lived in Pikeville, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison in 2018 for conspiracy to distribute oxycodone pills.Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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