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Recent Examples of palliative
Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Prior to 1987, treatment for AIDS was limited to treating opportunistic infections along with palliative care.
—Steve Bender, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
End-of-life patients in palliative or hospice care would also qualify for the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), as the state’s medical cannabis program is known.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Adjective
As was first reported by Puck’s John Ourand, Netflix had to free up a good chunk of its in-game inventory for makegoods, a palliative measure necessitated by under-deliveries for its Christmas Day NFL doubleheader.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Prior to 1987, treatment for AIDS was limited to treating opportunistic infections along with palliative care.
—Steve Bender, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
Most people do not understand how effective good palliative and hospice care is at identifying and treating all types of suffering.
—Teri Sforza, Oc Register, 28 July 2025
End-of-life patients in palliative or hospice care would also qualify for the Texas Compassionate Use Program (TCUP), as the state’s medical cannabis program is known.
—A.j. Herrington, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliative
Adjective
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Lemony Chicken Soup with Rice A bright jolt of citrus wakes up this curative, homestyle chicken soup.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Around the eleventh century, in Anglo‑Saxon England, instructions for an elaborate childbearing and mothering ritual were recorded by monks in the Lacnunga, a collection of medical texts and curative prayers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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All Florida executions are carried out by injecting a sedative, a paralytic and a drug that stops the heart, according to the Department of Corrections.—
David Fischer,
Sun Sentinel,
21 Apr. 2026
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All Florida executions are by lethal injection using a sedative, a paralytic and a drug that stops the heart, according to the Department of Corrections.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Confidence in every major institution — government, media, medicine, education — collapsed simultaneously.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
3 May 2026
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As prices rise and jobs disappear, people across Iran say essentials like food and medicine are becoming out of reach.—
Charbel Mallo,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
Adjective
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The park said tipsters may remain anonymous, though officials noted that sharing information could be beneficial to National Park Service investigators.—
Anthony Thompson,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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The messaging has remained constant, and it’s proven beneficial to all parties involved.—
Jaylon Thompson
May 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 May 2026
Noun
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Senior tight end Noah Fox-Flores has begun to emerge as a reliable security blanket for quarterback Nico Iamaleava.—
Gabriel Duarte,
Daily News,
25 Apr. 2026
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That depth, though, at least gives Brown a security blanket in case of an injury or poor performance from a rotation guy.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This quote alone is a balm for the no-contact crowd.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The lip balm has already hit stores and is sold exclusively at Walmart for a limited time, the Clorox Company said in the release.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This all has trickle-down effects, as captured by a recent report out of the University of California, San Diego showing many incoming students with high grade point averages need remedial math classes.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
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The superintendent of Oswego School District 308 has sent a follow up letter to parents after the district sent an offer of remedial summer help to all minority students.—
CBS Chicago Team,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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As a result, vaguebooking becomes a passive-aggressive pacifier to soothe the discomfort of explicitly addressing disagreements and communicating one’s feelings.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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The snippet shows Cassie wearing pigtails, white briefs and sheer, babydoll-style lingerie while sucking on a pacifier.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Palliative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliative. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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