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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Issues about foreign countries, travel, publishing and higher learning, as well as medicine and the law, will be of interest.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
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The chief takeaway from this study is that every bit of exercise is important, said Dr. Sean P. Heffron, an assistant professor of medicine and director of cardiovascular fitness and nutrition at New York University Langone Medical Health.Linda Carroll, NBC News, 7 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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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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The movies include the story of a Saudi girl and her Sudanese driver who form a friendship, a look at a Bedouin family’s life in the middle of the desert, and the journey of a couple from rural Egypt who immigrate to New York in search of a cure for their infertility.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, midseason firings are more a symptom of a team’s deeper issues than a cure, with lasting progress requiring not just a new coach but a comprehensive reevaluation of strategy, personnel, and long-term planning.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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After moving to Kenya, Australian expat Guy Brennan found a reliable way to beat the heat: enjoying a few gin and tonics in his backyard.Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 19 Oct. 2024
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Its signature drink is Roku Rickey, a refreshing gin cocktail made with Japanese Roku gin, yuzu, and elderflower tonic.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
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The majority of these companies are also working to introduce weight-loss pills.Bruce Gil, Quartz, 4 Nov. 2024
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Over the past several years, potentially fatal doses of fentanyl have been found in samples of fake prescription pills, methamphetamine, and cocaine.Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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