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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 addition to three counts of first-degree murder, Gosnell also was convicted of running a prescription pill operation out of the clinic.
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Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Biktarvy is a once-a-day pill and is the most popular form of medication for people with HIV/AIDS.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
And just like natural hormone swings can throw your sleep off-kilter, so too can tweaking your hormonal BC, for instance shifting to a different combination pill or to or from a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD).
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026
Bills intended to keep out the pills have cleared one chamber in Arizona, Indiana and South Carolina this year.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
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Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Biktarvy is a once-a-day pill and is the most popular form of medication for people with HIV/AIDS.
—Romy Ellenbogen, Miami Herald, 24 Mar. 2026
And just like natural hormone swings can throw your sleep off-kilter, so too can tweaking your hormonal BC, for instance shifting to a different combination pill or to or from a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD).
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 24 Mar. 2026
Bills intended to keep out the pills have cleared one chamber in Arizona, Indiana and South Carolina this year.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pill
Noun
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The policy also applies to tablets, Bluetooth headphones and handheld gaming consoles.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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Need to connect stuff to your tablet?—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Authorities say, in another case, a dog sold as a service animal to a paralyzed veteran ended up attacking him.—
J.D. Miles,
CBS News,
24 Mar. 2026
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In the harsh afternoon sun, it was deserted except for dogs dozing on the rocks, and lovers seeking a shred of privacy.—
Taran Khan,
The Dial,
24 Mar. 2026
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Now that the rocket – topped with the Orion crew capsule – is once again vertical and visible along Florida's Atlantic coast.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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The new flagship is also home to the brand’s 10th anniversary capsule collection.—
Laura Jackson,
Vogue,
20 Mar. 2026
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Take the brake-by-wire system, which blends the disc brakes’ stopping power with the 849’s regenerative braking to reduce jerk, prevent lockup, and maximize performance.—
Erik Shilling,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2026
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In the new sequel, Grace teams with her estranged younger sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), as they’re hunted by four elite families full of murderous jerks scrambling to become the High Seat of a Council that controls the world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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The film follows a clown, consumed by a desperate need for validation, who accepts a private booking, expecting a children’s party — only to discover his audience is a group of millennials and Gen Z adults who openly mock his performance.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
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Performances and stunts are delivered by international acrobats and clowns during music and light shows.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Authorities found a total of 105 dead animals, including 77 rabbits, 23 chickens, two cats, a duck, a skunk and a squirrel, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Acquiring a penguin must provide cameos for a joker.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
20 Mar. 2026
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Students are required to bring two full decks of cards including the jokers.—
Kris Slugg,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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The unlikely friends and partners have to save the city of Zootopia again by helping a snake (Ke Huy Quan) on the loose and uncovering a longtime conspiracy against reptiles.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
20 Mar. 2026
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Most people initially become aware of the reptiles by hearing their rattles, which the snakes use to try to scare off aggressors or to distract prey.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Pill.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pill. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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