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a substance that is used to kill harmful bacteria and to cure infections
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Recent Examples of antibiotic
Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Steroids and antibiotics couldn't keep the illness at bay.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Acme employs 400 people in the United States making products such as alcohol prep pads, antibiotic creams and hand sanitizers.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Most side effects from daraxonrasib were treated with antibiotics, topical creams and anti-diarrheal medication.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 May 2026
Steroids and antibiotics couldn't keep the illness at bay.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
Adjective
Doctors say premature births are increasing as an antibiotic shortage leads to rising infections.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Acme employs 400 people in the United States making products such as alcohol prep pads, antibiotic creams and hand sanitizers.
—Bart Jansen, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibiotic
Noun
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No antiviral drugs or vaccines currently exist to prevent or reduce symptoms.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Last month, he was arrested in Arkansas and faced multiple charges including speeding and drug possession, according to online jail records.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Developed in partnership with British company Indestructible Paint, the coating consists of that firm's conventional clear gloss resin along with a 2% concentration of a broad-spectrum biocidal agent known as chlorhexidine digluconate (CHX).—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
23 Apr. 2025
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Schuerger’s team is also expanding their tests to see how organisms respond to additional biocidal factors.—
National Geographic,
National Geographic,
25 Sep. 2016
Adjective
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Its antibacterial properties control fungi that cause brown rot on fruits.—
Barbara Gillette,
The Spruce,
3 May 2026
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In addition to being breathable, wool is also hypoallergenic, antibacterial, and resistant to dust mites.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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The hijacking of humanitarian aid convoys by Hamas and armed gangs prevented the civilian population from receiving food and medicines.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Today the United States leads the world in biopharmaceutical innovation, with American companies driving 55% of global R&D and producing more new medicines than any other country.—
Joaquin Duato,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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The 28-year-old pleaded guilty to possessing the destructive device, which contained flammable ethanol and a wick designed to ignite when lighted.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Just wish-casting a world to exist that doesn’t, which is very destructive.—
Lacey Rose,
HollywoodReporter,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Talk to your doctor about your medications, as some medications have side effects that can increase your fall risk.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
12 May 2026
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Fragmented treatment infrastructure More broadly, the nation’s treatment infrastructure for excessive alcohol consumption remains fragmented, medications remain underutilized, and harm-reduction strategies long embraced by other countries remain taboo.—
Lev Facher,
STAT,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Cade Cunningham had a triple-double for Detroit (27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists), but had turnovers on three straight possessions late that were devastating.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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As their relationship grows closer — and through devastating events — AJ is inspired to preserve their connection by drawing their story.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
Adjective
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The Whitney has a fumigation guy who uses a process called ultraviolet germicidal irradiation.—
Jake Offenhartz,
New Yorker,
21 Apr. 2025
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Humans have known for over a hundred years that UV radiation can kill deadly germs, and hospitals have used germicidal 254-nm UVC to sterilize objects for decades.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
8 Mar. 2023
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“Antibiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibiotic. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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