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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of potion
Their body parts, and especially their head, are used in potions or as charms to predict the future.
—
Gerald Imray, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Scents on offer include juicy mango, love potion, fresh cotton and sea salt, and thunderstorm.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
The minds behind Hocus Pocus 3 are brewing up a fresh potion of sisterly magic, screenwriter Jen D'Angelo exclusively tells EW.
—EW.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Because of her powers — in protection, hexes, and potions — Sinners grants her real authority: Smoke defers to Annie.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for potion
Gerald Imray, Chicago Tribune, 12 Apr. 2025
Scents on offer include juicy mango, love potion, fresh cotton and sea salt, and thunderstorm.
—Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
The minds behind Hocus Pocus 3 are brewing up a fresh potion of sisterly magic, screenwriter Jen D'Angelo exclusively tells EW.
—EW.com, 30 Apr. 2025
Because of her powers — in protection, hexes, and potions — Sinners grants her real authority: Smoke defers to Annie.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for potion
Recent Examples of Synonyms for potion
Noun
-
The new book picks up a decade later with a different crisis, this one born of a sudden increase in drugs.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
-
This is aimed at encouraging more employers to offer coverage of the drugs.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
Noun
-
Innovent Biologics gained +14% after the first phase of a trial of its new obesity medication.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
-
This means nurses can focus their energy on what matters most – caring for patients – while robots handle tasks such as delivering medication or guiding visitors around the hospital.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
-
Vitale, who is planning a career in medicine, received the award in New Hampshire with former Chargers coach Chris Pincince, who was let go in May after the move to Division I, there in support.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
-
David Geier, who has no medical or scientific background and holds only a bachelor's degree, was disciplined for practicing medicine without a license.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Noun
-
After a decision comes down, Google is expected to file a request for a stay of the remedies.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
30 May 2025
-
Hopefully, a remedy is finally on the way in the form of crossplay.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
-
This includes research for studying biotic resistance, identifying the earliest precursors of breast cancer, breaking barriers to deliver effective drugs for Alzheimer's disease, studying microbial evolution and researching cures for ALS.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
29 May 2025
-
The foundation also works to find a cure to epilepsy and end SUDEP (sudden unexpected death in epilepsy).—
Liza Esquibias,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Noun
-
Erewhon expects the health department back this afternoon and hopes to reopen its tonic bar promptly.—
Mimi Dwyer,
Curbed,
10 Apr. 2025
-
One group received turmeric tonic twice a week for nine weeks, while the other group received a placebo.—
Rebeca Schiller,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
Noun
-
Last fall, a federal jury found Thompson, of Brooklyn Park, guilty of federal drug and weapons charges connected with the crash; more than 2,000 fentanyl pills and a Glock 40 semiautomatic handgun were found inside the Cadillac after the crash.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
6 June 2025
-
While the use of these strips can reduce overdose risk, know that just because one pill in the supply doesn’t contain fentanyl doesn’t mean that others all don’t.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
5 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Potion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/potion. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share