as in medication
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
prescribed a drug to treat the bacterial infection
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Recent Examples of drug
Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
One former hockey player says Strauss drugged him under the guise of providing medical care, and then subsequently raped him.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
Soon after, a pharmacy owned by the bill’s sponsor began selling the drug.
—Sarah Cutler
july 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2025
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Noun
Rumors about drugging with needles began to swirl following the deadly Astroworld Festival crowd rush back in 2021, though those reports would subsequently prove to be unfounded.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
One former hockey player says Strauss drugged him under the guise of providing medical care, and then subsequently raped him.
—Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
Verb
But the legislators also agreed that a secure border is crucial to combating drug and human trafficking and strengthening the country’s national security.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 7 July 2025
Soon after, a pharmacy owned by the bill’s sponsor began selling the drug.
—Sarah Cutler
july 7, Idaho Statesman, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drug
Noun
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These medications help keep the airways open and prevent symptoms during exercise.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
10 July 2025
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Certain medications may affect how your body tolerates hot weather.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
Verb
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Some advocates have called for changes in the way medical marijuana is dosed out to patients.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2025
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Years after dosing a bunch of people’s smoothies without their consent at her Tranquillum House resort, Masha Dmitrichenko is a global celebrity, the inspiration behind a bestselling book called Nine Perfect Strangers, and the target of several federal investigations.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
19 May 2025
Noun
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This comprehensive framework positions the UK as a global leader in genomic medicine.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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The clinic, which will open in the fall, will provide primary care, gender-affirming medicine, HIV prevention/treatment and mental health services.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
14 July 2025
Noun
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Sabraw ordered the government last month to renew its contract with Acacia as part of its remedy for violating the settlement.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 July 2025
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Most sea lice rashes can be treated with at-home remedies.—
Evan Moore
July 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
Noun
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The expert emphasized, however, that hypnosis is not a standalone cure for problem drinking.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
10 July 2025
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While minoxidil is not a cure for TE, it has been used off-label for this condition.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
10 July 2025
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“Drug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drug. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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