antiseptics

Definition of antisepticsnext
plural of antiseptic

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for antiseptics
Noun
  • At any moment, the Food and Drug Administration tracks dozens, often hundreds, of drugs in short supply, from antibiotics to chemotherapy agents.
    Parker Crutchfield, STAT, 17 Feb. 2026
  • The agency’s conducting more tests to confirm this high level of invulnerability to the usual antibiotics prescribed for salmonella.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The undertaking that started in October resulted in the recovery of 176 firearms in the state and vast amounts of drugs, including fentanyl and other substances, KTAL/KMSS reported.
    Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
  • Several speakers said the restrictions put forward in the measure would put an unreasonable burden on service providers and facilities, who would be held liable if people seeking support are using or possessing drugs without their knowledge.
    Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Walid Mohamed, a resident of Kadugli, told the AP that breaking the siege allowed more goods and medicines to enter the city, reopening the corridor with Dilling and driving down food prices after a dire humanitarian situation unfolded there.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026
  • That organization represents manufacturers and distributors of generic prescription medicines.
    Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Others remain apprehensive about the ongoing therapies and medications that will continue to change their quality of life, coupled with the anxiety of the cancer returning.
    Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 18 Feb. 2026
  • These include thrombolytic medications that dissolve clots, procedures to remove or break up clots or, rarely, surgery.
    Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • In turn, El Salvador agreed to draw down non-tariff barriers and streamline regulatory requirements for American products like pharmaceuticals, medical devices and agricultural goods.
    Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Feb. 2026
  • India will receive a preferential tariff rate quota on automobile parts and generic pharmaceuticals.
    Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 7 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Refusing to consider what might be effective remedies will condemn some people to die.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 13 Feb. 2026
  • There are a range of treatments available, from lifestyle changes and over-the-counter remedies to prescription medication and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), sometimes called hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
    Jocelyn Solis-Moreira, Flow Space, 13 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Today’s special guest is Sally Jenkins, a staff writer who has reported on the man who broke physics, athletes who keep competing into their 40s, and how to fix the mess of college sports.
    Sally Jenkins, The Atlantic, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Ideology cannot replace physics.
    Suzette Valladares, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Antiseptics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antiseptics. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.

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