as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
prescribed a drug to treat the bacterial infection
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Recent Examples of drugs
Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
In an era where GLP-1 drugs are increasingly framed as a get-skinny-quick scheme—one many find irresistible despite mounting concerns about long-term effects—the return of cigarettes feels less accidental.
—Gabriella Onessimo, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
About 80% of them have felony convictions for crimes like murder, rape, theft, drugs or fraud.
—Deena Winter The Minnesota Star Tribune, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
Yes, cholesterol-lowering drugs like statins can cause itching and dryness for some people.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
According to Reuters, leaving your pills in the extreme cold (or heat) can significantly alter the effectiveness of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Jan. 2026
Patient access to drugs The industry has made strides toward improving drug access for patients, and executives expect that will continue.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Dante Liberato was somewhere around Olathe, Colorado, on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 22 Jan. 2026
Officers found more drugs inside his home during the arrest.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Noun
Possession with intent to distribute Class D drugs.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 24 Jan. 2026
In an era where GLP-1 drugs are increasingly framed as a get-skinny-quick scheme—one many find irresistible despite mounting concerns about long-term effects—the return of cigarettes feels less accidental.
—Gabriella Onessimo, Allure, 23 Jan. 2026
About 80% of them have felony convictions for crimes like murder, rape, theft, drugs or fraud.
—Deena Winter The Minnesota Star Tribune, Arkansas Online, 23 Jan. 2026
Yes, cholesterol-lowering drugs like statins can cause itching and dryness for some people.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2026
According to Reuters, leaving your pills in the extreme cold (or heat) can significantly alter the effectiveness of prescription and over-the-counter drugs.
—Elissa Robinson, Detroit Free Press, 23 Jan. 2026
Patient access to drugs The industry has made strides toward improving drug access for patients, and executives expect that will continue.
—Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2026
Dante Liberato was somewhere around Olathe, Colorado, on the edge of the desert when the drugs began to take hold.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 22 Jan. 2026
Officers found more drugs inside his home during the arrest.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drugs
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Additionally, Williams feels proud of how her transparency has helped others not feel ashamed of doing what’s best for their health, especially considering there's been a lot of controversy surrounding the use of GLP-1 medications.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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According to the website of the Alaska State Legislature, the failure to take medications on time at the correct dosage has massive consequences.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
28 Jan. 2026
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The accord will see free trade on almost all goods between the EU’s 27 members and India, covering everything from textiles to medicines, and bringing down high import taxes for European wine and cars.—
Rajesh Roy,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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The accord will see free trade on almost all goods between the 27 members of the EU and India, covering everything from textiles to medicines and bringing down high import taxes for European wine and cars.—
Rajesh Roy,
Fortune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Some happen at luxe resorts, involve lab tests and emerging wellness tech, or tap an array of practitioners; others are low-fi, embracing ancient remedies amid the backdrop of nature.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
23 Jan. 2026
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Importantly, no taxes, including tariffs, are among the remedies included in IEEPA.—
Howard Gleckman,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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After her godson doctors her résumé, Maya lands a C-suite job at a beauty company and almost immediately makes an enemy out of the boss’ daughter.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Her father — struggling with poverty and the grief over his wife's death — wants to shoot it, but Jessica secretly nurses the animal back to health, bringing her closer to her father in the process.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Drugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drugs. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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