detox
verb (used without object)
to rid the body or a bodily organ of a poison, toxin, or drug (often followed byfrom ).
detoxing
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present participleof detox.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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She decided to “keep” her tumor and work it out of her body a different way, including detoxing, completely changing her diet and working on her “emotional landscapes.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 16, 2024
Should you be in need of some detoxing, here are four twisty, gripping stories to make you forget about that heated argument at dinner.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 15, 2023
Claims range from clearing your skin, stopping body odor, increasing energy and oxygen, to detoxing your liver and preventing cancer.
From Salon ● Dec. 5, 2022
So where did the notion of detoxing come from, why is it popular, and is there any harm in giving it a try?
From Washington Post ● Jan. 11, 2022
Then we need to start to think about pulling back, like taking breaks every couple of hours, digitally detoxing, going outside, putting on music.
From Reuters ● Dec. 27, 2021
