as in sedative
something (as a drug) that relieves pain
the doctor prescribed an analgesic and rest for my injured knee
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as in anesthetic
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Recent Examples of analgesic
Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Cedarwood Essential Oil Cedarwood has antibacterial properties and anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.6 There is very little research on the impact of cedarwood essential oil on hair health.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Pain Relief – Cannabinoids like THC and CBD have analgesic properties that may help alleviate body aches and headaches associated with the flu.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Oxycodone and hydrocodone are in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics (pain-relievers).
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 3 Jan. 2025
Cedarwood Essential Oil Cedarwood has antibacterial properties and anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.6 There is very little research on the impact of cedarwood essential oil on hair health.
—Kathi Valeii, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
Nettle is said to have an analgesic effect, which is said to help with joint diseases such as rheumatism or osteoarthritis.
—Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Pain Relief – Cannabinoids like THC and CBD have analgesic properties that may help alleviate body aches and headaches associated with the flu.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analgesic
Noun
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Sedative medications: Due to ashwagandha's sleep-promoting effect, using it with other sedatives (medicines that might cause sleepiness), like Xanax and Valium (benzodiazepines), can cause breathing problems or too much sleepiness.—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
10 Apr. 2025
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Anxiety and restlessness can be eased somewhat by Benadryl’s sedative effects.—
Alex Yampolsky,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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To commit the killings, the doctor allegedly administered an anesthetic inducer and a muscle relaxant to his patients without their knowledge or consent, according to prosecutors.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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In one study, the topical anesthetic combination of hydrocortisone and pramoxine (found in some over-the-counter eczema lotions) was effective for short- and long-term itch relief.9 4.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
27 Mar. 2025
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Photo illustration by Beck Harlan/NPR When hit with a headache or fever, people often reach for over-the-counter painkillers like acetaminophen or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) as their first line of defense.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
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One potential approach is targeting T-regs directly to increase the production of the painkiller enkephalin, which ultimately would benefit both women and men.—
Jenny Lehmann,
Discover Magazine,
7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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In the Portland area, health officials said 56% of cases were among people experiencing homelessness and 55% of cases reported methamphetamine and/or opiate usage.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA TODAY,
3 Mar. 2025
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Notably, this opiate pathway was not activated in the rodents' brains when they were given additional regular or fatty food, rather than sugar; and when the pathway was blocked, full mice seemed to lose their metaphorical dessert stomachs and did not eat extra sugar.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
14 Feb. 2025
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Sometimes, short-acting tranquilizers can help, but some of these same medicines can also cause sleepwalking.18 When sleepwalking is related to an underlying disorder or medication, treating that condition or switching medications may help.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
28 Mar. 2025
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The Who played there in 1973, although during the concert, drummer Keith Moon passed out after reportedly taking horse tranquilizers.—
Daniel Brown,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The conflict at this point remains fairly anodyne by comparison.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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For Sherman, with two master’s degrees and a Ph.D., the anodyne title of health scientist administrator masks a beyond-the-data devotion to patient safety.—
Michael L. Millenson,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Come for the lingering glamour shots of Keene and Hyland, resplendent in their 1930s finery, stay for the hypnotic overhead shots of the rocky coast off Gull’s Point.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
18 Apr. 2025
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The short plunges viewers into a hypnotic, psychological clash between light and dark.—
Jamie Lang,
Variety,
16 Apr. 2025
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“Analgesic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analgesic. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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