HERBICIDES Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

herbicides

noun

plural of herbicide

as in pesticides

a chemical used to destroy plants or stop plant growth An herbicide widely used to control weeds.

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Recent Examples of herbicides These plants were grown without herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 But as post-WWII agriculture shifted toward chemical fertilizers, herbicides, and heavy machinery, the need for kudzu decreased rapidly, and the federal government retracted its support for the crop. — The Editors, JSTOR Daily, 26 Aug. 2026 But sedges can be eliminated from Florida lawns with herbicides available at garden centers. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026 Of course, there are several commercial weed control methods, such as chemical herbicides that kill these pesky plants quickly. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 Aug. 2026 In 2001, Fairfax lawmakers enacted a ban on all herbicides, insecticides and rodenticides on public land. — Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 16 Aug. 2026 Keep the lawn lush and healthy by using herbicides that kill weeds and fertilizers that promote healthy grass growth. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 16 Aug. 2026 Just remember that most systemic herbicides are equal opportunity agents of destruction. — Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 14 Aug. 2026 When working with herbicides, wear protective eyewear and gloves, and keep pets and children away from the area. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

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pesticides

Noun

These plants were grown without herbicides, pesticides, or fungicides.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
To protect the bees, no pesticides are used on the property, and the project helps support native populations, which encourages the biodiversity of endemic plant life.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026

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