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

Most medications began to degrade relatively quickly, and the majority of pills were broken down by the water-charcoal mixture.

— Sunny Linnebur, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Investigators later determined that the pills were being sold to anyone who would pay, including minors.

— Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of pills

Noun

This ultrathin material can line the inside of slim smartphones, smartwatches, wearable health trackers, and foldable tablets.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 Sep. 2026
Taking medicines like potassium tablets, vitamin C and more without drinking lots of water can also increase a person's risk.

— Angeline Jane Bernabe, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of tablets

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Because mRNA vaccines can be produced faster than conventional shots, manufacturers may eventually be able to wait longer before deciding which strains to target — and respond faster if circulating strains change.

— Sally C. Pipes, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
China Arms, which also covered the event, described crews handling ammunition inside the turret and tanks firing while stationary and moving, including shots to the side and rear.

— Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 20 Sep. 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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