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theriac

noun

ˈthir-ē-ˌak

Definition of theriac

as in nostrum

something that cures all ills or problems the wizard's attempts to concoct a theriac for the king came to naught

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Recent Examples of theriac L’Orvietan and its imitators had their roots in a more antique antidote called theriac. — Elizabeth Heath, Discover Magazine, 15 Feb. 2023 Zinc lozenges suddenly became the theriac to cure all ills; masks and hand-sanitizer, the ambergris and zedoary to ward off infection. — Spencer Strub, The New York Review of Books, 25 Mar. 2020

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Noun

As is the assault on science, the undermining of research and the promotion of nutty nostrums by those at the highest levels of the federal government.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026
Anderson found the origins of present fads in the fervent nostrums of the past.

— David Denby, New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2026

Definition of nostrum

Noun

Local officials have long been aware of anecdotal evidence that lead poisoning caused violence, but failed to seek remedies, Sopp said.

— Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 27 Oct. 2026
Strategies may include dietary and behavioral changes, over-the-counter remedies, and prescription medications for nausea and vomiting.

— Ricardo Correa, EverydayHealth.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of remedy

Noun

But Roy cautions against treating consumption as a panacea for control.

— Victoria Malloy, Time, 21 Oct. 2026
While there’s no panacea for a longer life, researchers have found that certain foods are strongly associated with healthy aging and a reduced risk of chronic disease.

— Anna Luisa Rodriguez, Washington Post, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of panacea

Noun

If someone is diagnosed with lymphedema, there is no cure, but treatment is available and addressing the condition quickly can make a difference.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
Professor Frink enlists Bart, Lisa, and Maggie, who are immune from the burp clouds, to persuade their father to help with a cure.

— Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 26 Oct. 2026

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