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as in tablet
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
you'll have to take one of these pills every six hours for your flu
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as in dog
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
she can be such a pill when things don't go her way
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Recent Examples of pill
In certain cases, healthcare providers may prescribe estrogen therapy, available in forms such as pills, creams, or rings, each delivering the hormone differently.
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Mar. 2025
Police also alleged that there were numerous white pills identified as Xanax packaged in baggies.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
The agency inspected the factory after a ProPublica investigation in December found that the plant, operated by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, was responsible for an outsized share of recalls for pills that didn’t dissolve properly and could harm people.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2025
On the heels of avoiding a fight with Benavidez—seemingly because of his size—a loss to a smaller fighter would be a tough pill to swallow for the Mexican icon.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 21 Mar. 2025
Police also alleged that there were numerous white pills identified as Xanax packaged in baggies.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
The agency inspected the factory after a ProPublica investigation in December found that the plant, operated by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, was responsible for an outsized share of recalls for pills that didn’t dissolve properly and could harm people.
—Patricia Callahan, ProPublica, 20 Mar. 2025
On the heels of avoiding a fight with Benavidez—seemingly because of his size—a loss to a smaller fighter would be a tough pill to swallow for the Mexican icon.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pill
Noun
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Plus is a great value tablet (now for only $65) with features like wireless charging and Alexa support.—
Shubham Yewale,
PCMAG,
21 Mar. 2025
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In one study, healthy adult women who took apple polyphenol tablets saw significant prevention of skin pigmentation caused by ultraviolet irradiation.—
Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The couple was seen taking a stroll on a N.Y.C. street with Bosworth's dog, Happy, on Tuesday.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
Peoplemag,
13 Sep. 2023
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Police brought in hundreds of law enforcement personnel with dogs, armored carriers, horses and helicopters that circled overhead.—
Maryclaire Dale, Marc Levy and Michael Rubinkam,
Anchorage Daily News,
13 Sep. 2023
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The dolphins' reaction near the capsule quickly captured the hearts of social media users.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Types of Collagen Supplements and How To Choose Collagen supplements come in pills, capsules, and powders.—
Lindsey DeSoto,
Health,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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What a jerk! Neagley fares better, dispatching two button men sent to kill her in her Windy City high-rise office.—
Chris Klimek,
Vulture,
13 Mar. 2025
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If anyone other than Rudd were playing her selfish dad, audiences would be actively rooting for the jerk to get ’corned.—
Peter Debruge,
Variety,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Parsons called him a jealous clown, in so many words.—
Troy Renck,
The Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2025
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Who was the biggest Death of a Unicorn class clown?—
Jack Smart,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Weasels, skunks, possum, snakes (to eat eggs), and all sorts of other common creatures will become regular visitors to your yard, mostly at night.—
Sal Gilbertie,
Forbes,
24 Mar. 2025
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It has been detected in 40 wild mammal species in 36 states, killing bears, harbor seals, foxes, squirrels and skunks, among other creatures.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
28 Feb. 2025
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There is also the question of spoofing, a joker in the pack.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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Once infused with the diabolical spirit, the guide is transformed into a buffoon, complete with a harlequin outfit—a mad joker and a dancing fool who does a little jig to the sound of a jazz trio.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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Her gold hoop earrings from Nouvel Heritage cost $6,000, and her snake lariat necklace by Jacquie Aiche, which features a marquise ruby and pave diamonds across the head, cost a little over $16,000.—
Aamina Inayat Khan,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2025
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Per Swifties, the snake was actually an ouroboros, a.k.a.—
Rachel Simon,
Vulture,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Pill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pill. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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