as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
prescribed a drug to treat the bacterial infection
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of drugs
Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Boosting feasibility, lenacapavir’s manufacturer was a principal participant in the subscription agreements for hepatitis C drugs.
—Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
His latest move is a 100% import tax on brand-name pharmaceuticals, part of a campaign to prod companies to manufacture drugs in the United States.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Authorities found additional drugs and drug packaging materials in his car, federal prosecutors said.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Bourla said the company isn’t just looking at China as a market for selling drugs, but increasingly as a source of innovation.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
He was arrested and charged with intent to distribute Class B drugs.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
In this study, scientists determined that combining FAK-inhibiting drugs with immunotherapy and chemotherapy yielded the best results in mice in suppressing tumor growth, attracting tumor-fighting immune cells and extending survival.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Makers of brand-name drugs who refuse the US’ demands to lower prices and relocate manufacturing to the US will face tariffs of 100%, while those who have met both will not be tariffed.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
His story, from New York City busker to his felony conviction for running drugs to a full-scale breakthrough over the past five years, runs parallel to that of McLane.
—Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 3 Apr. 2026
Boosting feasibility, lenacapavir’s manufacturer was a principal participant in the subscription agreements for hepatitis C drugs.
—Michael Rose, STAT, 3 Apr. 2026
His latest move is a 100% import tax on brand-name pharmaceuticals, part of a campaign to prod companies to manufacture drugs in the United States.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 3 Apr. 2026
Authorities found additional drugs and drug packaging materials in his car, federal prosecutors said.
—Janelle Griffith, PEOPLE, 3 Apr. 2026
Bourla said the company isn’t just looking at China as a market for selling drugs, but increasingly as a source of innovation.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 3 Apr. 2026
He was arrested and charged with intent to distribute Class B drugs.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
In this study, scientists determined that combining FAK-inhibiting drugs with immunotherapy and chemotherapy yielded the best results in mice in suppressing tumor growth, attracting tumor-fighting immune cells and extending survival.
—Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Makers of brand-name drugs who refuse the US’ demands to lower prices and relocate manufacturing to the US will face tariffs of 100%, while those who have met both will not be tariffed.
—Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drugs
Noun
-
The committee substitute aligned the bill with federal requirements, beginning the start of co-pays in October 2028 and reducing them to $5 for all health care services and $1 for prescription medications.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
-
Later that month, Tarrant County deputies searched Laura's home and seized her cell phone, two tablets, two laptops, and medical supplies and medications prescribed to her son.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
People might be more willing to take a pill to treat obesity because so many adults already take oral medicines to manage blood pressure and cholesterol.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
-
Those are given as weekly injections and, along with rival drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, have transformed weight-loss and diabetes treatment, with millions of people taking the medicines.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
-
If listed in inspection reports, remedies implemented during the inspection are noted.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
26 Mar. 2026
-
Similar concoctions have been used as remedies dating back thousands of years, from traditional Chinese medicine to 19th century British medical texts.—
Rebecca Firkser,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
-
After her godson doctors her résumé, Maya lands a C-suite job at a beauty company and almost immediately makes an enemy out of the boss’ daughter.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Her father — struggling with poverty and the grief over his wife's death — wants to shoot it, but Jessica secretly nurses the animal back to health, bringing her closer to her father in the process.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Drugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drugs. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
