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as in dosage

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verb

as in to drug

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Noun
The right dose, delivered consistently and appropriately, influences outcomes. — John Graham Harper, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Each spray of Activation Ease provides 22 milligrams of magnesium and absorbs in less than 90 seconds, the outlet reported, and the lower dose may help prevent skin irritation after use. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
Siegel also pointed to a study that raised questions at the time about a potential link between a second vaccine dose and early miscarriage. — Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 11 Aug. 2026 His sole objection was that Moderna had tested the vaccine against a standard-dose flu shot rather than the high-dose version preferred for people over 65. — Jeff Coller, STAT, 6 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dose
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  1. dosage
  2. drug
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  • Still, most studies on these ingredients use extracts or supplements, which are often much higher in dosage and concentration than tea.
    — Eleesha Lockett, Verywell Health, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Limited manufacturing capacity has meant that many women are switching brands and dosages.
    — Ed Silverman, STAT, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of dosage
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  • But many visitors, like Mark, don’t report the criminals who drug and almost kill them.
    — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026
  • An inside man—a warehouse security guard—would drug the tea (or coffee) of his coworkers to knock them out.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 21 July 2026
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