an·ti·vi·ral
ˌan-tē-ˈvī-rəl 
ˌan-tī-
: an antiviral agent and especially a drug
antivirals used in treating influenza
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Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
People at risk of severe disease may also opt for antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The state Agriculture Department also provides testing, antivirals and personal protective equipment as needed.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
In the 1980s, HIV was essentially a death sentence, but antiviral drugs now allow people to have near-normal lifespans.
—Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, 22 Mar. 2025
People at risk of severe disease may also opt for antiviral drugs such as Tamiflu.
—Tanya Lewis, Scientific American, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
Two new studies released in 2025 provide a mixed picture of how well our current antivirals are holding up against H5N1, the highly pathogenic bird flu virus that continues to spill over into mammals and humans.
—John Drake, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The state Agriculture Department also provides testing, antivirals and personal protective equipment as needed.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 24 Mar. 2025
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“Antiviral.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/antiviral. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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