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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
Most cases are treated successfully with antibiotics, state officials said.
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Paula Wethington, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
If the severe throat pain symptoms are explained by a positive strep test, a patient starts antibiotics.
—Eva Flowe
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
These infections don’t respond well to treatment from the common antibiotics ampicillin, azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, per the report.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Instead, Roberts said that infected patients who do need antibiotics, are kept hospitalized and given intravenous antibiotics over the course of several days.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Engineers at Rice University have developed a dual-bacterial system that converts chemical signals directly into electrical output, creating a new type of bioelectronic sensor that could detect pollutants, health markers, and antibiotics using simple electrical readouts.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
But officials stated that this drug-resistant strain is resistant to the antibiotics ampicillin, azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
When antibiotics stress bacteria Antibiotics work in different ways.
—Panteha Torabian, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Drug resistance was defined as not responding to ampicillin, azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, which are the antibiotics commonly used to treat bacterial infections like Shigella.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Paula Wethington, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
If the severe throat pain symptoms are explained by a positive strep test, a patient starts antibiotics.
—Eva Flowe
april 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Apr. 2026
These infections don’t respond well to treatment from the common antibiotics ampicillin, azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, per the report.
—Rob Williams, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Instead, Roberts said that infected patients who do need antibiotics, are kept hospitalized and given intravenous antibiotics over the course of several days.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2026
Engineers at Rice University have developed a dual-bacterial system that converts chemical signals directly into electrical output, creating a new type of bioelectronic sensor that could detect pollutants, health markers, and antibiotics using simple electrical readouts.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
But officials stated that this drug-resistant strain is resistant to the antibiotics ampicillin, azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
When antibiotics stress bacteria Antibiotics work in different ways.
—Panteha Torabian, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2026
Drug resistance was defined as not responding to ampicillin, azithromycin, ceftriaxone, ciprofloxacin or trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, which are the antibiotics commonly used to treat bacterial infections like Shigella.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibiotics
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The state Senate passed a bill Friday regulating copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Apr. 2026
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And while other medications prescribed for anxiety, like certain anti-depressants, can take weeks to work, propranolol can take effect within an hour.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
22 Apr. 2026
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According to Lee, there are medications that can help but would need to be administered within a specific time frame.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Many refrigerated medicines spoil when the power goes out.—
The Week US,
TheWeek,
20 Apr. 2026
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The global market for those medicines is projected to grow to more than $24 billion by 2035, according to the investment bank.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2026
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Outside of YouTube, Mama Bee worked in pharmaceuticals, and Papa Bee worked in market research, both netting six-figure salaries.—
Fortesa Latifi,
Rolling Stone,
5 Apr. 2026
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For the first time, the EPA is adding microplastics and pharmaceuticals to its Contaminant Candidate List for drinking water, which will help to prioritize funding and pave the way for potential future regulation involving Congress.—
Dr. Marc Siegel , Jennifer Johnson,
FOXNews.com,
5 Apr. 2026
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Florida has vigorously fought any effort to force health administrators to pay for additional in-home nursing, or to implement other remedies that might reduce the state’s reliance on institutions.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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This all comes down to the idea that rights aren’t really rights without remedies.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Shortages have been exacerbated by an increase in prescriptions for estrogen since the Food and Drug Administration removed its black-box warning label last fall.—
Laura Trujillo,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2026
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Carry extra prescriptions in case of delays.—
Chloe Laws,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Apr. 2026
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The collaboration utilizes two Strategic Partnership Projects and a Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to turn fusion physics into industrial applications.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
22 Apr. 2026
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Johnson is entranced by physics.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
18 Apr. 2026
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Most popular hair serums at Sephora for $50+ This vegan, cruelty-free serum features a blend of natural ingredients to help boost hair density and prevent shedding.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 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 23 Apr. 2026.
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