as in contaminant
something that is or that makes impure
swimming in the lake is banned until the contamination is identified and neutralized
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Recent Examples of contamination
Addressing contamination, while also ensuring a reliable water supply, requires a new approach.
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Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The postponement is due to significant moisture damage found in the foundation, floors, roof coverings and exterior walls which comprise the building’s shell, as well as microbial contamination found elsewhere in the structure.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
The damage occurred in an area with low contamination, with no rise in radiation detected beyond the arch.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The move was encouraged by the county’s medical director who, in a memo, warned of the threat of noise, visual pollution and potential sources of contamination.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
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Steve Adelstein, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Apr. 2026
The postponement is due to significant moisture damage found in the foundation, floors, roof coverings and exterior walls which comprise the building’s shell, as well as microbial contamination found elsewhere in the structure.
—News Desk, Artforum, 24 Apr. 2026
The damage occurred in an area with low contamination, with no rise in radiation detected beyond the arch.
—ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
The move was encouraged by the county’s medical director who, in a memo, warned of the threat of noise, visual pollution and potential sources of contamination.
—Anna Clark, ProPublica, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for contamination
Noun
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If the contaminants can spread, the soil goes to a site in Emelle, Alabama, as hazardous waste.—
Taylor O'Connor,
Kansas City Star,
27 Apr. 2026
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Even in small amounts, these contaminants are enough to hobble normal processes.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Health dangers of pollution Ozone and particle pollution are considered two of the most widespread and dangerous pollutants measured by the US Environmental Protection Agency.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Trees and plants sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, filter pollutants from the air and reduce urban temperatures through shade, according to The Nature Conservancy.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Contamination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/contamination. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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