as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
prescribed a drug to treat the bacterial infection
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Recent Examples of drugs
FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Pharmaceutical products The new 100% tariff on pharmaceutical imports appears to make several notable exemptions, which could blunt its impact on many of the drugs Americans are most familiar with and use most frequently.
—Connor Greene, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Gasca’s family was racked by drugs and abuse.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
And by identifying the genes and proteins involved in healthy aging, Esteller hopes researchers can guide the development of drugs that can target these specific elements.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Phinzee’s story is a good example of how not everyone uses their money to buy drugs.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The sheriff's office said drugs or alcohol were not involved.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Offering an incentive such as a gift card, alcohol, drugs, lodging, transportation or food.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
Heavy trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinets face fresh tariffs.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Continue reading … DOUBLE DUTY – Weight-loss drugs benefit patients in unexpected ways.
—FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Pharmaceutical products The new 100% tariff on pharmaceutical imports appears to make several notable exemptions, which could blunt its impact on many of the drugs Americans are most familiar with and use most frequently.
—Connor Greene, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
Gasca’s family was racked by drugs and abuse.
—Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
And by identifying the genes and proteins involved in healthy aging, Esteller hopes researchers can guide the development of drugs that can target these specific elements.
—Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
Phinzee’s story is a good example of how not everyone uses their money to buy drugs.
—Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
The sheriff's office said drugs or alcohol were not involved.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Offering an incentive such as a gift card, alcohol, drugs, lodging, transportation or food.
—Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2025
Heavy trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinets face fresh tariffs.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drugs
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The bill would codify an executive order already in effect that prohibits physicians, clinics and hospitals from providing medications or surgeries for minors seeking gender transition.—
Vivian Jones,
Nashville Tennessean,
26 Sep. 2025
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Brand-name drugs are protected by patents allowing drug companies to exclusively sell medications without direct competition.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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Trump views tariffs as a means to pressure drug manufacturers into increasing production in the US and to strengthen the supply chain for essential medicines.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Interactions With Other Supplements and Drugs Iron supplements can interact with other medicines and supplements.—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
26 Sep. 2025
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Martin’s limited series — which begs for a second season — highlights why coercion and control are typically ineffective remedies for adolescent rebellion.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
25 Sep. 2025
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The court also made clear that the Civil Rights Department can pursue remedies for the entire affected group of workers, not just individuals.—
Cathie Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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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
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“Drugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drugs. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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