drugstores

plural of drugstore
as in pharmacies
a retail store where medicines and miscellaneous articles are sold we picked up her medicine and some toothpaste at the drugstore

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Recent Examples of drugstores Investigators then learned that Betkouski worked in drugstores. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 If refillable SKUs multiply and gain better placement over the next few quarters, other chains — drugstores and big-box competitors — will follow. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Sep. 2026 Here’s a guide to watch’s open and closed on Monday across the Fresno area — from supermarkets and drugstores to banks and government offices. — Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 4 Sep. 2026 Because pharmacies are required to serve the public, anyone is welcome, and the prices, along with a member prescription program for those paying out of pocket, often beat other drugstores. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 4 Sep. 2026 In addition to the budget-friendly prices, drugstores like CVS offer additional ways to save with events such as the CVS Fall Epic Beauty sale. — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 16 Aug. 2026 That measure covers grocery, mass, club and drugstores, but leaves out restaurants, tasting rooms and most independent wine shops. — Tatiana Sataua, Fortune, 15 Aug. 2026 On top of the rotating categories, the card earns 3% on dining at restaurants (including takeout and eligible delivery services) and at drugstores, plus 5% back on travel booked through Chase Travel. — Ryley Amond, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026 But in recent years, dry shampoo has emerged as an especially popular option as it is found everywhere from salons to drugstores and promises to refresh hair in minutes without requiring a trip to the shower. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drugstores
pharmacies
Noun
  • So far there has been little sign of major shortages of medicines at Iran's hospitals, but the difficulties are showing at pharmacies.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Chicago has long faced unequal health outcomes, especially in Black and brown communities dealing with poverty, cultural barriers to trust, and limited access to care, food and pharmacies.
    — Garth Walker, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

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“Drugstores.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drugstores. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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