as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection
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Recent Examples of medication
Two days later, a medication bottle tied to the woman was found in a different vehicle that crashed in Sherman, according to the warrant affidavit.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
Now, the 25-year-old Kissam is living with a balance of medications, therapy and healthy habits that works for him after years of work and support from family, friends and mentors.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
The small-molecule medications subject to the pill penalty are often more affordable, easier to distribute and more accessible to patients.
—Julio Fuentes, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
Be sure to safely dispose of prescriptions and OTC medications using a local drug take-back program.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
Now, the 25-year-old Kissam is living with a balance of medications, therapy and healthy habits that works for him after years of work and support from family, friends and mentors.
—Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025
The small-molecule medications subject to the pill penalty are often more affordable, easier to distribute and more accessible to patients.
—Julio Fuentes, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2025
Be sure to safely dispose of prescriptions and OTC medications using a local drug take-back program.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medication
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But many drugs are laced with synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which has largely driven an increase in adolescent drug fatalities around the country in recent years.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Once again these drugs are clearly marketed to CHILDREN.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 May 2025
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The big three injectable prescription weight loss medicines: Ozempic, Victoza, and Wegovy.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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Laughter is truly the best medicine for stress and anxiety.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Because there is no remedy for migrants who have already been deported, the ACLU lawyers asked the Supreme Court to provide guidance to lower courts about what measures are required for adequate notice to contest deportations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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However, by the time Biden became incapacitated, that constitutional remedy was available for use.—
Mark R. Weaver,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Turner, the Indiana Pacers' standout 3-and-D center, would be a perfect cure for what ails the Warriors around the rim — but, as Marks points out, Turner seems likely to have played himself into an incredibly lucrative new free agent deal this summer.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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The mastermind behind covert action, Frank Wisner, never paused to consider that his cure for defeating an imaginary worldwide communist conspiracy was worse than the disease.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2025
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“Medication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medication. Accessed 27 May. 2025.
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