as in pill
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
take one of these lozenges for your cold
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Recent Examples of lozenge
It was soon supplemented by even more potent opioids, including fentanyl lozenges and hydromorphone.
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Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Across the country, bespoke ketamine clinics offer shots and lozenges to treat a wide variety of mental-health conditions, including anxiety and PTSD; some focus on IV drips at doses high enough that maintaining a conversation is not feasible.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
With Benzocaine as a key ingredient, these lozenges numb the throat to provide immediate pain relief while also reducing coughing.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Originally developed for fishermen braving harsh conditions, these extra-strength lozenges are designed to tackle even the toughest coughs and sore throats.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Arthur L. Kellermann, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Across the country, bespoke ketamine clinics offer shots and lozenges to treat a wide variety of mental-health conditions, including anxiety and PTSD; some focus on IV drips at doses high enough that maintaining a conversation is not feasible.
—Shayla Love, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2025
With Benzocaine as a key ingredient, these lozenges numb the throat to provide immediate pain relief while also reducing coughing.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Originally developed for fishermen braving harsh conditions, these extra-strength lozenges are designed to tackle even the toughest coughs and sore throats.
—Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for lozenge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lozenge
Noun
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Świątek ended up with a one-month ban despite taking a melatonin pill recommended by her doctor as safe.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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These medicines are taken by mouth as a pill and block testosterone from binding to sites within prostate cancer cells.—
Matthew Wosnitzer,
Verywell Health,
12 May 2025
Noun
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How to Take Chlorella and Spirulina Chlorella and spirulina are mainly sold as powder, tablets, extracts, capsules, or flakes.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
8 May 2025
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The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE offers a high-end tablet experience at a more affordable midrange price.—
Cierra Cowan May 7,
PC Magazine,
7 May 2025
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“Lozenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lozenge. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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