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

With that out of the way, suck down some anti-nausea pills, put on a pair of shades, and prepare to be dazzled in all the wrong ways.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The mother of four struggled with obesity and had to take insulin pills and shots daily.

— Andrew Jones, NPR, 30 July 2026

Definition of pills

Noun

It is limited to oral use, such as oils, tinctures or capsules, depending on what a physician prescribes.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 31 July 2026
The choice of a supplement may depend on personal preferences such as flavor, dosage form (tablets, capsules, chewables, or liquid), and budget.

— Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 July 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

Noun

Their menus include advanced therapies such as vitamin shots, protein and stem cell treatments, and IV infusions designed to support goals like weight loss, stress relief, and gut health.

— Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
Toronto made 13 of its first 22 shots — going 8 for 14 from 3-point range — to take a 38-25 lead midway through the second quarter.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of shots

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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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