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Adjective
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In general, it is estimated that about 1 in 6 people who discontinue their antidepressant experiences adverse symptoms.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026 -
When Zeko first sought help in 2011, her doctor prescribed the antidepressant bupropion, which Zeko took on and off for several years.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Some studies suggest lemongrass has anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and analgesic (pain-relieving) properties.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
8 Dec. 2025
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The eagle is also getting anti-inflammatory and analgesic medications because birds that fly into fences often get concussions.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
5 Dec. 2025
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Part of what makes leeches so effective at blood-sucking is that their saliva has uniquely anesthetic and anticoagulant properties, so they’ve been used for thousands of years for folk medicines in Asia and Eastern Europe.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside,
21 Jan. 2026
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The suit alleges that surgeon Dare Ajibade gave Easley an excessive amount of the anesthetic lidocaine during the 6½-hour procedure and failed to recognize persistent vomiting afterward as a sign of toxicity.—
Fred Schulte,
Miami Herald,
30 Dec. 2025
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“Antistress.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antistress. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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