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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
Menninger took him to a nearby hospital, where he was treated for a severe colon infection, likely brought on by his long-term use of antibiotics to treat the neck wound.
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Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
And antibiotics don't protect koalas from repeat infections.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Now contrast that with a mother in rural India who’s unable to access even the basic antibiotics.
—Aman Gupta, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Different antibiotics are needed for various kinds of infections so the fact that your cat will be coming home with two different ones may be significant.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The disease is curable with antibiotics.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Mange is treatable with antibiotics and other drugs.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Public health researchers use it to understand why certain bacteria cause more severe illness or show greater resistance to antibiotics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
STIs, bacterial infections, and UTIs are typically treated with antibiotics.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 31 Aug. 2025
Duaa Eldeib, ProPublica, 10 Sep. 2025
And antibiotics don't protect koalas from repeat infections.
—New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
Now contrast that with a mother in rural India who’s unable to access even the basic antibiotics.
—Aman Gupta, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Different antibiotics are needed for various kinds of infections so the fact that your cat will be coming home with two different ones may be significant.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
The disease is curable with antibiotics.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Mange is treatable with antibiotics and other drugs.
—Katie Nixon, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Public health researchers use it to understand why certain bacteria cause more severe illness or show greater resistance to antibiotics, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
—Michelle Watson, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025
STIs, bacterial infections, and UTIs are typically treated with antibiotics.
—Wendy Wisner, Health, 31 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibiotics
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The two drugs have a different set of broader indications, with Zepbound also approved to treat sleep apnea in people with obesity, for example.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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An Illinois State Police toxicology report that was completed on June 24 found that the driver did not have alcohol or drugs in her system, but did find bupropion (Wellbutrin, an anti-anxiety prescription medication), per the reports.—
Pam DeFiglio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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Studies have found that people who used tirzepatide injections such as Zepbound lost more weight and were more likely to reach specific weight loss targets than those using semaglutide medications such as Wegovy.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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For opioid use, even fewer people receive medications to manage their addiction and begin healing.—
Jessica Magidson,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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Nearly all companies surveyed will cover these medicines for diabetes in 2026, while just under three-quarters will do so for obesity.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said those with health problems or taking medicines that affect their ability to fight germs should check with their healthcare provider before swimming in the ocean or other natural bodies of water.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Growth subsectors, such as pharmaceuticals and biotech, also outperformed.—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Trump has also threatened to impose steep tariffs on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals.—
Erin Doherty,
CNBC,
7 Sep. 2025
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The big tech giant won’t be required to sell its Chrome browser — one of the remedies originally requested by the Biden-era Department of Justice.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Natural remedies include low-fat milk, yogurt, ginger, or chamomile tea.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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This model allows doctors to see fewer patients per day and spend more time discussing issues, lifestyles and treatment options beyond prescriptions.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Sep. 2025
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Retail pharmacies, including CVS and Walgreens, where many Americans receive their vaccinations, are limiting vaccines or requiring prescriptions in certain states, depending on the patchwork of state rules.—
Amy Feldman,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Thus far, these (and similar) ideas have failed to lead to a discovery of new physics, or to observations that bear out their predictions.—
Ethan Siegel,
Big Think,
5 Sep. 2025
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But due to complicated nuclear physics, really massive stars explode differently and don’t leave behind any remnant, black hole or otherwise.—
Bill Smith,
JSTOR Daily,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Antibiotics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibiotics. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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