antidepressant

Definition of antidepressantnext

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Recent Examples of antidepressant Researchers have found that after these events, antidepressant use rises among teenagers living near a school shooting. — Vishal R. Patel, Time, 9 Aug. 2026 In Brazil, as in many countries, antidepressant use has risen as access to mental health care improves and more people (rightfully) receive support. — Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Suddenly discontinuing these medications may trigger what is known as antidepressant discontinuation syndrome. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 23 June 2026 Nearly 375,000 bottles of the antidepressant duloxetine have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration. — Jenna Anderson, Health, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for antidepressant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antidepressant
Adjective
  • Current antidepressant and antianxiety drugs are inadequate for about half of people diagnosed with GAD.
    — Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Hence, the drug was initially developed as an analgesic, entering clinical use in the late 1970s.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The compounds in kratom show promise for their analgesic properties.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
Adjective
  • Because of their large size, giraffes are challenging to move and position appropriately for anesthetic procedures.
    — Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 17 July 2026
  • Because there is a depersonalized, anesthetic quality to it.
    — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 26 June 2026

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“Antidepressant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antidepressant. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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