poisoning
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of poisoning
First recorded in 1400–50, poisoning is from the late Middle English word poisenynge. See poison, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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PD-1 drugs like Keytruda revolutionized cancer care by unleashing the immune system rather than poisoning tumors with chemotherapy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026
The illnesses and deaths are primarily associated with amatoxin poisoning from people accidentally picking and eating death cap and western destroying angel mushrooms, according to the state.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Instead of poisoning termites in a broad, fast acting way, it prevents them from making the chitin they need for their next protective shell.
From Science Daily • May 9, 2026
It rose for every category except infant formula, where Nestlé recalled some products in January due to concerns they contained a toxin that can cause food poisoning.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
Pond was growing weaker with each passing day, and he only had one more braid of sweetgrass to help with the radiation poisoning.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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