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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
Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 May 2025
With an intensive course of anti-tuberculosis antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory drug, the man's symptoms gradually began to ease.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
In his Fox News interview, Kennedy endorsed an unconventional treatment regimen for measles including a steroid, an antibiotic and cod liver oil, which is rich in vitamin A.
—Neha Mukherjee, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Treatment: Treatment involves managing your IBD, though healthcare providers will sometimes prescribe steroids or antibiotics.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 9 May 2025
With an intensive course of anti-tuberculosis antibiotics and an anti-inflammatory drug, the man's symptoms gradually began to ease.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 9 May 2025
Adjective
He was treated for a respiratory infection and released after antibiotic treatment.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2025
In his Fox News interview, Kennedy endorsed an unconventional treatment regimen for measles including a steroid, an antibiotic and cod liver oil, which is rich in vitamin A.
—Neha Mukherjee, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibiotic
Noun
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Indiana’s 15-year pause in executions stemmed largely from difficulty obtaining lethal injection drugs.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
21 May 2025
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She was later released on the conditions of her bail, including no consumption of alcohol, marijuana or non-prescribed drugs, and had to submit random tests for each.—
Esther Kang,
People.com,
21 May 2025
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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Salt has natural antibacterial properties that can help prevent infection and promote healing.—
Sarah Jividen,
Health,
17 May 2025
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Copper, for instance, is a popular material for pipes because of its durability and antibacterial properties, but China dominates refining of the metal.—
Bloomberg Opinion,
Twin Cities,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Huntley’s healing came, in part, through nature and plant medicine.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
15 May 2025
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Laughter is truly the best medicine for stress and anxiety.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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Of those, 11 strengthened into hurricanes and five became major hurricanes — including the massively destructive Hurricanes Helene and Milton and Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 storm on record.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
22 May 2025
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The MacGuffin of all MacGuffins, we're told the Rabbit's Foot is some sort of powerful, potentially destructive force, but its exact nature is never explained in the film.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
21 May 2025
Noun
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The small-molecule medications subject to the pill penalty are often more affordable, easier to distribute and more accessible to patients.—
Julio Fuentes,
Sun Sentinel,
11 May 2025
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Be sure to safely dispose of prescriptions and OTC medications using a local drug take-back program.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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
Noun
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Toiletries and cosmetic products that exceed 3.4 ounces are subject to removal, meaning you may be asked to toss out your luxe night cream or pricey hair serum if the container is too large.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
17 May 2025
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Conclusive evidence is still lacking; confirming past infections or reassortment events would require archived horse tissue or serum from the 1910s.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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“Antibiotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibiotic. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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