Thesaurus results for INJECTIONS

injections

noun

plural of injection

as in pills

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Recent Examples of injections The potential serious risks of NAD+ injections include infections at the injection site, nerve damage, and unpredictable side effects such as nausea, rapid heartbeat, chills and vomiting, federal regulators say. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026 The pill may be preferable for people who dislike injections, but it must be taken very precisely on an empty stomach each morning; the injection has fewer timing rules. — Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026

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Noun

While the study involving Touzalin looks at semaglutide shots, the other studies examined semaglutide pills in one and exenatide shots in the other.

— Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026
The new review comes as New Mexico authorities continue an investigation into whether DEA agents broke state law by allowing hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets of Albuquerque.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of pills

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Other medications including daily prescriptions, allergy tablets, pain relievers and over-the-counter medicines — generally need to be handled through the school health office.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
Inside the library off O’Plaine Road, north of Washington Street, is now an interactive play area for young patrons, a brand-new space designed for middle schoolers and spots for adults with plenty of places to plug in laptops, tablets and phones.

— Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of tablets

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But University of South Dakota researchers in 2023 published the results of an experiment — using blood capsules with an artificial skin — that demonstrated bedbugs could acquire MRSA during one feeding and spread it during a later one.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Topics and exercises change from week to week, each in service to filling their capsules.

— Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of capsules

Noun

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

Definition of ointments

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When George Springer drove him in as the next hitter, the Jays had already matched their run total from two other shots against Tampa Bay starter Nick Martinez (one).

— Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Investigators say Davis obtained the weapon used to fatally shoot Shakur and was in the vehicle from which the shots were fired.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of shots

Noun

Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.

— Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026

Definition of lotions

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