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anodynes

noun

plural of anodyne

as in sedatives

something (as a drug) that relieves pain the dentist prescribed an anodyne after the root canal

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something that soothes, calms, or induces passivity or a sense of security as an anodyne for the stress and superficiality of the modern world, there's nothing better than reading a literary classic of substance and insight

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The physician performs a detailed history and physical examination, reviews prior films, discusses conservative management, and orders physical therapy plus non-opioid analgesics.

— Richard Menger MD MPA, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Here's what to know about the medication, a powerful painkiller that belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics.

— Charles Trepany, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026

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Investigators said Summers was using his phone extensively before the crash, driving 73-75 mph, and tested positive for cocaine and opiates.

— Chadd Cripe. Produced with AI assistance, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026
Kratom helped Getz get work, build a life, and ultimately get off of opiates.

— David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026

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Hospitals across the island face shortages of supplies including syringes, gauze, vaccines and anesthetics.

— Andrea Rodríguez, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
The patient wouldn’t have had the benefit of modern anesthetics, but archaeological traces at other sites suggest Neanderthals knew about medicinal plants like chamomile and yarrow, as well as antiseptics like birch tar.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 13 May 2026

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