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
Suitable under or over makeup, this potion addresses hydration, skin texture, and the look of wrinkles all while improving the absorption of skin treatments following its application.
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
Step into Hidden-ville at Noelle's Hidden Bar and sip on festive potions and sweet treats until Jan. 1.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 11 Dec. 2024
The stakes of the contest are about as high as one of Severus Snape's Year Six potions exams: One wrong pour or stir could mean the end of their journey on the Hogwarts Express.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
There are a number of combat potions that allow for enhanced abilities of perks in the artifact.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
Step into Hidden-ville at Noelle's Hidden Bar and sip on festive potions and sweet treats until Jan. 1.
—Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 11 Dec. 2024
The stakes of the contest are about as high as one of Severus Snape's Year Six potions exams: One wrong pour or stir could mean the end of their journey on the Hogwarts Express.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 14 Nov. 2024
There are a number of combat potions that allow for enhanced abilities of perks in the artifact.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
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Last year, Medicare reached agreements to lower prices on 10 drugs.Berkeley Lovelace Jr., NBC News, 9 Jan. 2025
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Six other people were also arrested and face a litany of charges, including cash transactions involving drug offenses and conspiracy.Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 9 Jan. 2025
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The Guard member was apologetic as people kept coming up, begging to get medication, clothes and insurance papers from their homes.Hailey Branson-Potts, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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A number of animals are being treated with pain medications, wound care, fluid and oxygen as needed, Pasadena Humane said.Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Kanna Kanna is a succulent plant from South Africa and is considered traditional medicine that’s been used for hundreds of years.Andrew DeAngelo, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Vasquez said he was also contacted by Yancy’s cell mate, who told him that Yancy was not getting his medicine and had seizures while in custody.Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Jan. 2025
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Third, policyholders need effective remedies when insurance companies are found to have acted unreasonably.Jay Feinman, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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McKnight and others have proposed legal reforms that would modernize remedies available to content creators.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 6 Jan. 2025
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Computational biology is not only leading to tremendous discoveries like new brain maps and cures for diseases, but biology is getting a glow up from the results, thanks to Blender tool developers like Brady Johnston and animators like Tyler Sloan.Amy Sterling, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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While there is no cure for glaucoma, early detection and treatment might prevent or delay permanent vision loss.Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
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Some are more popular for classic drinks: club soda adds minerality and effervescence to cocktails like the Tom Collins or Whiskey Highball, while tonic water is essential in gin and tonics.Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
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Then, offer a few basic spirits like vodka, whiskey and rum, plus some easy mixers like tonic, soda or juice.Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
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Not as easy to swallow as a magic pill, but probably better for you.David A. Brenner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Jan. 2025
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Never miss a pill again with this smart pillbox The Smart Pillbox HealthBuddy app, recently launched on both Apple and Google Play stores, will transform how users manage their medications.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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