palliatives

noun

Definition of palliativesnext
plural of palliative
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as in sedatives

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as in medicines

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  1. medicines
  2. balms
  3. solutions
Noun
  • Another key feature of UNICEF's response is humanitarian cash transfers, which allow families in Gaza to buy food, clothing, medicines and other essentials when goods are available in the marketplace.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Young caregivers have always been there, doing all the same things that adults do — helping people get dressed, charting symptoms and medicines, dealing with doctors and bills.
    Kat McGowan, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of medicines
Noun
  • Laneige lip balms are another popular product by the brand.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
  • The event will showcase singing groups, holiday photo stations, a gourmet hot chocolate bar, activities for kids and vendors with specialty holiday gifts for sale including custom clothing and jewelry, gift sets, soaps and balms, jams and jellies, Christmas ornaments, toys and more.
    Ana Rocío Álvarez Bríñez, The Courier-Journal, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of balms
Noun
  • According to a study published in the Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences, these pauses allow leaders to connect disparate ideas, find innovative solutions, and process emotions more effectively.
    Scott Hutcheson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • One recent project developed navigation solutions for the West Bank, while another focused on connecting trauma survivors with healing resources.
    Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of solutions
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