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a substance that is used to kill harmful bacteria and to cure infections
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Recent Examples of antibiotics
Lyme disease can be curable, especially if it is treated early with a suitable course of antibiotics lasting two to four weeks.
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Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Treatment for anthrax includes antibiotics and monoclonal antibodies.
—Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Researchers discovered that drought conditions can boost both soil-dwelling and human-hosted bacteria’s ability to resist antibiotics.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
This is unlike most drugs manufactured in India, such as painkillers and antibiotics.
—Priyanka Salve,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
The study results achieved the goals of a Phase 3 clinical trial designed to show that Arikayce could benefit patients with new occurrences of mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung infection who had not yet received antibiotics.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
After numerous rounds of antibiotics were unsuccessful, a decision was made to euthanize her, according to the zoo.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
At the mouths of rivers and along the coasts, the research team found large concentrations of pharmaceuticals such as beta blockers, antidepressants and antibiotics.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Treatment for anthrax includes antibiotics and monoclonal antibodies.
—Hannah Kinzer, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
Researchers discovered that drought conditions can boost both soil-dwelling and human-hosted bacteria’s ability to resist antibiotics.
—K. R. Callaway, Scientific American, 23 Mar. 2026
This is unlike most drugs manufactured in India, such as painkillers and antibiotics.
—Priyanka Salve,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Most cases of Lyme disease can be treated successfully with a few weeks of antibiotics.
—Reuters, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
The study results achieved the goals of a Phase 3 clinical trial designed to show that Arikayce could benefit patients with new occurrences of mycobacterium avium complex (MAC) lung infection who had not yet received antibiotics.
—Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
After numerous rounds of antibiotics were unsuccessful, a decision was made to euthanize her, according to the zoo.
—Chase Hunter, Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2026
At the mouths of rivers and along the coasts, the research team found large concentrations of pharmaceuticals such as beta blockers, antidepressants and antibiotics.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibiotics
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Hospitalizations linked to combined use of kratom and other substances, such as illicit drugs or antidepressants, jumped 1,300% over the 10-year period, from 40 admissions to 549.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff's office said Woods agreed to take a breathalyzer test which showed no alcohol in his system, but refused to take a urine test, which is used to detect drugs or medication.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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While medications remain essential for many patients, complementary technologies are expanding the range of options available for managing common conditions such as seasonal allergies.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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Conversations around food and body image are louder than ever, from the body positivity movement to the widespread rise of GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy changing how many adults relate to hunger, appetite and weight.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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Those closures affected 20% of global air cargo capacity, raising the risk of delays for higher-value cargo such as medicines, aircraft components and electronics.—
Vidya Mani,
The Conversation,
25 Mar. 2026
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Some pharmacies offer take-back programs for prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) medicines, and there are also mail-in options using a prepaid envelope.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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These systems face rising costs for labor, medical supplies, and pharmaceuticals.—
Demetrius Atsalis,
Boston Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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That's when he was struck by the connection between organic chemistry and the making of complex pharmaceuticals.—
Ari Daniel,
NPR,
22 Mar. 2026
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If listed in inspection reports, remedies implemented during the inspection are noted.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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Similar concoctions have been used as remedies dating back thousands of years, from traditional Chinese medicine to 19th century British medical texts.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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My uncle Phil deserved one that did not force him to choose between his prescriptions and his credit card balance.—
James Hart,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Companies like Hers, Ro, RemedyMeds, and MEDVi offer holistic weight loss programs for GLP-1 medications, including coaching, prescriptions, fulfillment, and weight loss program development.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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In September, OpenAI debuted a second-generation Sora model that created even higher-quality videos with audio capabilities and more accurate physics, which led to even more intense blowback and concern from Hollywood.—
Jared Perlo,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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Researchers have raced to build powerful quantum computers and identified connections to seemingly unrelated topics in fundamental physics.—
Ben Brubaker,
Quanta Magazine,
18 Mar. 2026
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The best serums for split ends Jennifer Korab, celebrity stylist and owner of Renaissance Salon & Spa in Hillsborough, New Jersey, suggests regularly applying a leave-in deep-conditioning treatment or hair serum to the ends of your hair.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Antibiotics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibiotics. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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