Thesaurus results for INJECTION

injection

noun

Definition of injection

as in pill

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Recent Examples of injection There was some evidence that certain patients could be cured with only one injection rather than three, which might increase the available supply. — Eric Boodman, STAT, 31 July 2026 Occhicone and Duckett were put to death by lethal injection at Florida State Prison, bringing the number of inmates executed this year to 12. — Jim Turner, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 In Boston, Mayor Michelle Wu was once enamored of harm reduction and injection centers. — Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 What investors allege The case centers on CagriSema, an experimental weekly injection that combines semaglutide — the active ingredient in Wegovy and Ozempic — with cagrilintide, which mimics the hormone amylin. — Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for injection

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Prosecutors appeared to begin chipping away at the defense’s portrayal of Lindsay Clancy as overmedicated, walking jurors through nine prescription bottles that still contained many of the pills she had been given.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026
The app is 98% effective with perfect use and 93% with typical use, which puts it in the same category as the combined pill.

— Geri Stengel, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of pill

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Waad was treated at the hospital, but the family can no longer afford the medication ointments necessary to help her heal.

— Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 24 July 2026
The retreat also builds in plenty of time for rest and provides rehydration salts as well as ointments for ostomy care.

— Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

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That second docking port could also be used by a visiting crew, flying on a short trip to Salyut 6 on a new Soyuz and returning home on the host crew's original capsule.

— Tariq Malik, Space.com, 29 July 2026
The whole point of curating a capsule is to mitigate the cycle of clothing fatigue and overspending and instead lean into versatile, hardworking pieces that complement your lifestyle—so take these as suggestions, not mandates.

— India Roby, Glamour, 28 July 2026

Definition of capsule

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That remains true with Huawei’s newest tablet, the MatePad Air, which, as the name suggests, is a lightweight tablet with portability in mind.

— Ben Sin, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Today, they are sold in colorfully catchy packaging in forms of powder, tablets, liquid shots, gummies, and even vapes.

— David Manheim, Rolling Stone, 28 July 2026

Definition of tablet

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How to apply it properly Start with a cream or lotion 15 to 30 minutes before going outside, and work it into the skin like a massage so no spot is missed.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
Similarly, calamine lotion or a dab of hydrocortisone cream work well, too.

— Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 29 July 2026

Definition of lotion

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There is currently a restrictive salary cap; Inter Miami CF worked around that to sign Messi in 2023 with a creative deal that included a stake in the franchise.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Comcast’s cable division has been trying to reverse customer losses over the past year by offering a five-year price guarantee and plans without data caps.

— Jon Brodkin, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

Definition of cap

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Kansas’ three Democratic governor hopefuls dug in on the issues and took shots at each other’s integrity and effectiveness in an hourlong Tuesday-evening television debate hosted by Topeka’s WIBW.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 22 July 2026
In north London, the experienced shot-stopper joins fellow Spain team-mates Mariona Caldentey and new signing Ona Batlle.

— Charlotte Harpur, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of shot

Noun

Bolstered with titanium dioxide for sun protection, the budget-friendly salve also contains glycerin, which contributes to a dewy skin look.

— Jenny Berg, Glamour, 25 June 2026
Amazon’s generous selection of early Prime Day deals, which serve as both a salve for the wait and a reason to get even more excited for the main event.

— Annie Blackman, InStyle, 22 June 2026

Definition of salve

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