as in doses
the amount of a medicine, drug, or vitamin that should be taken at one time or regularly during a period of time
Each tablet has the dosage necessary to reduce pain and swelling. Some patients may benefit from a larger dosage of this medication. Do not exceed the recommended dosage.
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Recent Examples of dosages
There’s no standardized dose, and studies have tested dosages ranging from 50 to 900 mg daily,1 so talk to a healthcare provider before starting the supplement.
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
Many have gotten around that by tweaking dosages or adding ingredients so that their products are considered different enough from the brand-name drugs.
—Naomi Kresge, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The team called for more high-quality clinical trials examining long-term outcomes, optimal dosages and differences between collagen sources, such as marine, bovine and plant-based alternatives.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
In addition to toxic dosages, concerns with IV drips include infection.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Lower dosages of oncology drugs, when supported by high quality clinical data, could have a major impact on the quality of life of patients undergoing treatment without any detrimental effect on survival — while also reducing costs for patients and taxpayers.
—Mark J. Ratain, STAT, 3 Mar. 2026
Snow was adamant about showing the blood and needles in the film as well as footage of himself writhing in pain on hospital beds and the frustration of waiting hours for doctors to provide adequate dosages of pain medication that can help him.
—Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Trevor Wirtanen and Matt Wallace, co-owners of Oliphant Brewing, say some people – primarily experienced users – want the high dosages of THC.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Much of the research guiding treatments, dosages and even medical textbooks continues to be grounded in male physiology.
—Michelle Kaufman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 9 Mar. 2026
Many have gotten around that by tweaking dosages or adding ingredients so that their products are considered different enough from the brand-name drugs.
—Naomi Kresge, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
The team called for more high-quality clinical trials examining long-term outcomes, optimal dosages and differences between collagen sources, such as marine, bovine and plant-based alternatives.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 5 Mar. 2026
In addition to toxic dosages, concerns with IV drips include infection.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Lower dosages of oncology drugs, when supported by high quality clinical data, could have a major impact on the quality of life of patients undergoing treatment without any detrimental effect on survival — while also reducing costs for patients and taxpayers.
—Mark J. Ratain, STAT, 3 Mar. 2026
Snow was adamant about showing the blood and needles in the film as well as footage of himself writhing in pain on hospital beds and the frustration of waiting hours for doctors to provide adequate dosages of pain medication that can help him.
—Marissa Evans, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Trevor Wirtanen and Matt Wallace, co-owners of Oliphant Brewing, say some people – primarily experienced users – want the high dosages of THC.
—Gina Lee Castro, jsonline.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Much of the research guiding treatments, dosages and even medical textbooks continues to be grounded in male physiology.
—Michelle Kaufman, Baltimore Sun, 9 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dosages
doses
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If taking higher doses (500–1000 mg or more), consider dividing the dose in two, taken at separate meals.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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Two doses are 86 percent effective at preventing mumps; a single dose is 72 percent effective.—
Tanya Lewis,
Scientific American,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Dosages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosages. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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