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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 potions
Snape is the cruel but complex potions master at Hogwarts school of witchcraft and wizardry, played by Alan Rickman in all seven Harry Potter films.
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Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Potions Class This 397-piece Harry Potter Lego set includes the franchise’s iconic potions classroom and minifigures of Severus Snape, Hermione Granger, Pansy Parkinson, and Seamus Finnigan.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The potions also barely seem to work.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The focusing potions on the other side are even worse.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
There are a number of combat potions that allow for enhanced abilities of perks in the artifact.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Craft shimmery potions and recite the secret spell to free the enchanting Pixie Supreme from her magical mirror.
—Kayla Kitts, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
For example, players don’t need potions for healing because Zelda can summon a bed to take a short rest to regain hearts.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
The show celebrates and sends up all sorts of witchy archetypes, writing into its lore a ’70s singer à la Stevie Nicks and a wellness influencer mixing up toxic potions.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
Lego Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Potions Class This 397-piece Harry Potter Lego set includes the franchise’s iconic potions classroom and minifigures of Severus Snape, Hermione Granger, Pansy Parkinson, and Seamus Finnigan.
—Kelsey Fredricks, People.com, 4 Dec. 2024
The potions also barely seem to work.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
The focusing potions on the other side are even worse.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
There are a number of combat potions that allow for enhanced abilities of perks in the artifact.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
Craft shimmery potions and recite the secret spell to free the enchanting Pixie Supreme from her magical mirror.
—Kayla Kitts, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
For example, players don’t need potions for healing because Zelda can summon a bed to take a short rest to regain hearts.
—Gieson Cacho, The Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2024
The show celebrates and sends up all sorts of witchy archetypes, writing into its lore a ’70s singer à la Stevie Nicks and a wellness influencer mixing up toxic potions.
—Judy Berman, TIME, 10 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potions
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Earlier this year, two teenagers filed a class-action lawsuit against a Kentucky youth detention center and its administrators, claiming that they were subjected to oppressive isolation, denied basic hygiene, showers, and medications, and forced to listen to a toddler song.Thao Nguyen, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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People with osteoporosis can take medications like bisphosphonates to lower the risk of fractures, Shapses said.Korin Miller, Health, 24 Dec. 2024
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Another key feature of UNICEF's response is humanitarian cash transfers, which allow families in Gaza to buy food, clothing, medicines and other essentials when goods are available in the marketplace.Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Young caregivers have always been there, doing all the same things that adults do — helping people get dressed, charting symptoms and medicines, dealing with doctors and bills.Kat McGowan, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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The horror sequel centers on pop star and drug addict Skye Riley (Naomi Scott), who's anxious about a comeback tour and visits her dealer for pills.Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, applying a wellness patch is painless in comparison to swallowing a handful of pills.Emily Burns, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
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Because kids know how to use tablets and touch screen but typing and other fine motor skills.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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Criminals are often motivated by the profitability of the trade, knowing that smartphones, tablets and other portable devices, which can be easily swiped away, are not only expensive but also easy to offload.Kevin Gillan, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Potions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potions. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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