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a substance that is used to kill harmful bacteria and to cure infections
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Recent Examples of antibiotic
Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Mar. 2025
But, after treatments with over half a dozen antibiotics for mostly two- to four-week spans over the two years, the discomfort in the left side of his chest would always return.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
Kenny Torrella, Vox, 1 Mar. 2025
Now researchers are adding another ill effect to the persistent particles — boosting antibiotic resistance, according to a study recently published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025
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Noun
As is typical with antibiotics, gastrointestinal side effects were the most common.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Mar. 2025
But, after treatments with over half a dozen antibiotics for mostly two- to four-week spans over the two years, the discomfort in the left side of his chest would always return.
—Ars Technica, 19 Mar. 2025
Adjective
The drugs soon became mass-produced and affordable, and more antibiotic discoveries followed.
—Kenny Torrella, Vox, 1 Mar. 2025
Now researchers are adding another ill effect to the persistent particles — boosting antibiotic resistance, according to a study recently published in the journal Applied and Environmental Microbiology.
—Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibiotic
Noun
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In theory, the same approach could also be expanded beyond cosmetics to applications such as drug testing and wound healing.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
3 Apr. 2025
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These are difficult times for drug discovery and manufacturing.—
Steve Brozak,
Forbes.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Made with waterproof, skin-safe silicone (which is naturally antibacterial), this little device is gentle on the delicate areas around your eyes and is super easy to clean.—
Siena Gagliano,
Allure,
13 Mar. 2025
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This last ingredient may be why my oily, acne-prone skin seems to be responding so well to it: research indicates the East Asian botanical has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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One reason is that the group's clinics are absorbing some of the patients who have lost their doctor to concierge medicine.—
Karen Brown,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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New Uses for Old Drugs: Scientists are using machine learning to find new treatments among thousands of old medicines.—
Eli Tan,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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As Magazine Dreams progresses, Maddox descends further into his antisocial tendencies and grows more destructive.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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Prior to his return to play, he will be required to formulate and fulfill a program with the league that directly addresses the circumstances that led him to repeat this destructive behavior.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His office initially attributed the pause to an adverse reaction to new medication.—
Katy Golvala,
Hartford Courant,
5 Apr. 2025
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Orange could be due to certain medications, or an issue with the liver or bile duct.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Linda Anderson keys in a code and steps out of a room at Mercy Anderson Hospital as an ultraviolet germicidal robot kicks on, lights up and kills sneaky germs that might’ve been skipped over with other disinfecting routines.—
Terry DeMio,
The Enquirer,
28 Aug. 2020
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Some products sold now that claim to be germicidal are actually the wrong wavelength, says Andrea Armani, a chemical engineering and materials scientist at the University of Southern California.—
Jeanne Erdmann,
Discover Magazine,
3 Aug. 2020
Noun
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That would likely mean daily baths and massages, too: The assortment is mushroom-powered and offers bath essentials, massage creams, facial serums and lotions, and more.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
27 Mar. 2025
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The man who took supersoldier serum but proved unworthy of Captain America's shield now operates as a hit-man of sorts and will appear in this summer's Thunderbolts*.—
Eliana Dockterman,
Time,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In my client’s case, DCF’s cruel response to the OCA report was devastating and has caused her tremendous grief.—
Nate Baber,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2025
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Those 100-mph-plus winds from Hurricane Milton were devastating.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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“Antibiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibiotic. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.
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