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Recent Examples of Synonyms for germicides
Noun
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The nitrates come from fertilizer and pesticides that make their way into the soil and then waterways like the Raccoon and Des Moines rivers.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026 -
Because much of bluebirds' diet is insects, avoiding pesticides is necessary to keep them healthy.—
Abby Fribush,
Southern Living,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Know your weeds and the herbicides that provide control; make applications as needed.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Mar. 2026
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Many of the vets had been exposed to Agent Orange, a blend of herbicides that the military used to peel back dense foliage during the war.—
Angus Chen,
STAT,
27 Mar. 2026
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“Germicides.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/germicides. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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