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
So, the fact that Viola has her entourage and her followers, and this idea of everyone who’s taken the potion lives within her palace.
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 May 2025
But unlike those, jelly nails are highly saturated and look almost as if they were dipped in some kind of magical, syrup potion.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
The idea of purple was inspired by the vial of potion, the youth serum.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 May 2025
The clip shows the Toronto superstar scurrying around his home in pajamas as his dog follows along, and then during what appears to be the wee hours of the night, Drizzy finally strikes gold with his fragrance potion.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
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Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 May 2025
But unlike those, jelly nails are highly saturated and look almost as if they were dipped in some kind of magical, syrup potion.
—Irene Coltrinari, Vogue, 4 Apr. 2025
The idea of purple was inspired by the vial of potion, the youth serum.
—Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 May 2025
The clip shows the Toronto superstar scurrying around his home in pajamas as his dog follows along, and then during what appears to be the wee hours of the night, Drizzy finally strikes gold with his fragrance potion.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
Noun
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The most common classes of antihypertensive drugs are angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors and angiotensin receptor blockers (ARBs).—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 July 2025
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If your dry mouth is chronic and/or caused by a Sjogren’s or a side effect of radiation, your doctor may write you a prescription for a drug that increases natural saliva production like pilocarpine (Salagen) or cevimeline (Evoxac).—
Amy Marturana Winderl,
SELF,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Certain medications may affect how your body tolerates hot weather.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
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These medications help keep the airways open and prevent symptoms during exercise.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 July 2025
Noun
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This comprehensive framework positions the UK as a global leader in genomic medicine.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The clinic, which will open in the fall, will provide primary care, gender-affirming medicine, HIV prevention/treatment and mental health services.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Claim 5: Homeopathy and Supplements Can Replace Vaccines Homeopathic remedies and supplements have not been shown to trigger an immune response or prevent disease like vaccines do.—
Tim Ryan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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The State Executive Committee then reviews the case to find a remedy, according to the rule.—
Cody Copeland,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 July 2025
Noun
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The paralysis must be from a cervical spinal cord injury or from ALS, a rare disease with no cure that causes nerve cells to stop working and muscles to become weak, leading to paralysis.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
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Collectively, those events have raised $24 million toward finding a cure for NF since the charitable organization was founded about 15 years ago.—
Austin Hornbostel,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
Noun
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Fresh, fizzy, and just the right amount of bitter, tonic water is the real star of the show—gin needs tonic, not the other way around.—
Amiel Stanek,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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In tea form, turmeric and garlic create a soothing, nutrient-rich herbal tonic.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
9 July 2025
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Omega-3s: Immune and Bleeding Complications Omega-3 fatty acids (often found in fish oil pills) can cause severe side effects when taken in high doses.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
11 July 2025
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It can be taken as a daily pill or as an injectable every two or six months.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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