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
In developed countries, there are no set dosages for treating a vitamin A deficiency that presents without any major symptoms.
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Laura Schober, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
In clinical trials, higher dosages resulted in more side effects.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
One essential book that most physicians carried around was Pharmacopeia, a pocket-sized manual that listed all of the available drugs, along with their interactions, formulations and dosages.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
This practice – called evergreening – may cover new dosages, delivery methods, drug combinations and conditions.
—Lucy Xiaolu Wang, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Most bottles contain the same number of pieces, usually 30 to 180, but could have varying dosages.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
One trans woman named Fantasia Horton, incarcerated in Phillips State Prison, had been receiving hormone therapy since 2019 but was completely cut off following the law, despite being told that her dosages would gradually decrease before ending, according to the Center for Constitutional Rights.
—Candice Norwood, Them., 11 Aug. 2025
By 2016, it was estimated at 74 million, up 20% in a decade, though radiologists say dosages of radiation per scan have declined.
—Joanne Kenen, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
In practical terms, sipping a beverage often feels more social than lighting up, and with so many flavors and dosages on offer, consumers can tailor the experience to their comfort level.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Laura Schober, Health, 25 Sep. 2025
In clinical trials, higher dosages resulted in more side effects.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 24 Sep. 2025
One essential book that most physicians carried around was Pharmacopeia, a pocket-sized manual that listed all of the available drugs, along with their interactions, formulations and dosages.
—Alexis Kayser, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
This practice – called evergreening – may cover new dosages, delivery methods, drug combinations and conditions.
—Lucy Xiaolu Wang, The Conversation, 23 Sep. 2025
Most bottles contain the same number of pieces, usually 30 to 180, but could have varying dosages.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2025
One trans woman named Fantasia Horton, incarcerated in Phillips State Prison, had been receiving hormone therapy since 2019 but was completely cut off following the law, despite being told that her dosages would gradually decrease before ending, according to the Center for Constitutional Rights.
—Candice Norwood, Them., 11 Aug. 2025
By 2016, it was estimated at 74 million, up 20% in a decade, though radiologists say dosages of radiation per scan have declined.
—Joanne Kenen, NBC News, 8 Mar. 2025
In practical terms, sipping a beverage often feels more social than lighting up, and with so many flavors and dosages on offer, consumers can tailor the experience to their comfort level.
—Javier Hasse, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dosages
doses
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Some childhood vaccines require multiple doses—MMR is given in two doses, and DTaP is a five-dose series, for example.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
24 Sep. 2025
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While patients with diabetes take doses that increase every four weeks, microdosing entails using a low-level dose that doesn’t go up.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Dosages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dosages. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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