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
Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Two people were arrested when police allegedly found fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs during a traffic stop in South Windsor on Monday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Except Valentin would then offer just one more drink and drug his dates senseless, officials familiar with a widening investigation into his behavior claim.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Police did not specify whether drugs, alcohol or speed are suspected to be factors in the crash and whether any charges are under investigation.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 14 Apr. 2026
Two people were arrested when police allegedly found fentanyl, cocaine and other drugs during a traffic stop in South Windsor on Monday.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
Igor, for his part, is the sort of hero who, unless he is tied up, drugged or hit from behind, will get the best of any opponent; even one with a gun.
—Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Except Valentin would then offer just one more drink and drug his dates senseless, officials familiar with a widening investigation into his behavior claim.
—Vivian Salama, The Atlantic, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drug
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Investigators say multiple pit bull type dogs with scarring were taken from his property; as well as harnesses, syringes and vet medications.—
Juli McDonald,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The potential exposure at the community college involves multidrug-resistant TB, a type of infection that does not respond to standard medications.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lastly, lactose intolerance is often dose-dependent, said Robbins.—
Allison Forsyth,
Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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Your out-of-pocket costs without insurance could range from around $199 per month to $449 per month, depending on the medication and dose your provider prescribes.—
Rebecca Strong,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2026
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As grandmother imparts her wisdom about the plants’ connection with phežúta — medicines — and the importance of giving thanks for their bounty, the pair sings a special song to stinging nettle, chokecherry, red clover, milkweed, elderberry, and golden rod.—
Mary Ann Grossmann,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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But Cuba’s economy has been in a recession since before the COVID pandemic years, and medicine and food shortages have only worsened year after year.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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As an aside, often responses will come in that do attempt to diagnose a medical condition or remedy based on a brief description of a problem in a letter.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Another remedy or obstacle, depending on your viewpoint, is coming to the city in the form of speed cameras.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The Roku Smart Indoor Camera 360° SE is the ultimate cure for middle-of-the-night anxiety.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
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For context, 70% expected a cure for cancer, and 10% expected an end to all civilization.—
Ariel Edwards-Levy,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Drug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drug. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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