as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
prescribed a drug to treat the bacterial infection
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Recent Examples of drugs
Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
An Illinois State Police toxicology report that was completed on June 24 found that the driver did not have alcohol or drugs in her system, but did find bupropion (Wellbutrin, an anti-anxiety prescription medication), per the reports.
—Pam Defiglio, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Mange is treatable with antibiotics and other drugs.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Many wonder whether the boat wasn’t carrying refugees instead of drugs.
—Andres Oppenheimer
september 5, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Such studies are needed to get psychedelic drugs like LSD, MDMA and psilocybin approved by the Food and Drug Administration, Feifel says.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
One more day without drugs, alcohol or cigarettes.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The order might reduce list prices for certain drugs, but not all patients will benefit equally.
—Wendy Barnes, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
James Rothenbusch was charged with corrupting another with drugs, tampering with evidence, gross abuse of a corpse, trafficking in drugs, possession of drugs, failure to report crime or death and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Verb
The two drugs have a different set of broader indications, with Zepbound also approved to treat sleep apnea in people with obesity, for example.
—Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
An Illinois State Police toxicology report that was completed on June 24 found that the driver did not have alcohol or drugs in her system, but did find bupropion (Wellbutrin, an anti-anxiety prescription medication), per the reports.
—Pam Defiglio, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Mange is treatable with antibiotics and other drugs.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Many wonder whether the boat wasn’t carrying refugees instead of drugs.
—Andres Oppenheimer
september 5, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
Such studies are needed to get psychedelic drugs like LSD, MDMA and psilocybin approved by the Food and Drug Administration, Feifel says.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
One more day without drugs, alcohol or cigarettes.
—Suzette Hackney, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
The order might reduce list prices for certain drugs, but not all patients will benefit equally.
—Wendy Barnes, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2025
James Rothenbusch was charged with corrupting another with drugs, tampering with evidence, gross abuse of a corpse, trafficking in drugs, possession of drugs, failure to report crime or death and possession of drug paraphernalia.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drugs
Noun
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Studies have found that people who used tirzepatide injections such as Zepbound lost more weight and were more likely to reach specific weight loss targets than those using semaglutide medications such as Wegovy.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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For opioid use, even fewer people receive medications to manage their addiction and begin healing.—
Jessica Magidson,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nearly all companies surveyed will cover these medicines for diabetes in 2026, while just under three-quarters will do so for obesity.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said those with health problems or taking medicines that affect their ability to fight germs should check with their healthcare provider before swimming in the ocean or other natural bodies of water.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The big tech giant won’t be required to sell its Chrome browser — one of the remedies originally requested by the Biden-era Department of Justice.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Natural remedies include low-fat milk, yogurt, ginger, or chamomile tea.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After her godson doctors her résumé, Maya lands a C-suite job at a beauty company and almost immediately makes an enemy out of the boss’ daughter.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Drugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drugs. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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