as in drugstore
a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold
stopped at the pharmacy for tissues and cold medicine
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Recent Examples of pharmacy
Even small gaps can create instability, especially for independent and rural pharmacies that already operate on thin margins.
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Eric J. Larson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Yet compounding pharmacies have continued to produce GLP-1 drugs by creating custom versions that contain certain additives and supplements.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
The small school gained a national reputation for preparing Black undergraduates for medical professions and for producing graduates in fields such as biology, chemistry, physics and pharmacy.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Who receives scarce medication may depend on who appears more visibly distressed, who has a more assertive advocate, or which clinician is most persuasive with the pharmacy.
—Parker Crutchfield, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
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Eric J. Larson, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
Yet compounding pharmacies have continued to produce GLP-1 drugs by creating custom versions that contain certain additives and supplements.
—Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Feb. 2026
The small school gained a national reputation for preparing Black undergraduates for medical professions and for producing graduates in fields such as biology, chemistry, physics and pharmacy.
—ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
Who receives scarce medication may depend on who appears more visibly distressed, who has a more assertive advocate, or which clinician is most persuasive with the pharmacy.
—Parker Crutchfield, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmacy
drugstore
Noun
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The contents of Koong’s makeup bag ranges from standard drugstore products to the most expensive brands around, thanks to Gu.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2026
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This drugstore pick is especially designed for anyone experiencing mild or normal shedding due to breakage and helps restore strength by using gentle surfactants while cleansing.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Pharmacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmacy. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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