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
In one study, published in 2017, researchers found that people with a cold who took zinc lozenges recovered faster than those who did not.
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Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Deep crimson motifs bloom against fields of black and ivory; lozenges, cypress trees, and amulets thread their way into measured geometric grids.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
Today, pieces by Arunashi—such as a statement cuff made of carbon fiber framed by pavé diamonds and centered on a lozenge-shape green beryl totaling more than 34 carats—are stocked at upscale stores including Marissa Collections.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
At 63 cents a head, this per capita expenditure amounts to roughly the cost of a bottle of water and a throat lozenge for every Greek citizen.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
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Cynthia Sass, Health, 11 Dec. 2025
Deep crimson motifs bloom against fields of black and ivory; lozenges, cypress trees, and amulets thread their way into measured geometric grids.
—Amelia Dhuga, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2025
Today, pieces by Arunashi—such as a statement cuff made of carbon fiber framed by pavé diamonds and centered on a lozenge-shape green beryl totaling more than 34 carats—are stocked at upscale stores including Marissa Collections.
—Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 9 Nov. 2025
At 63 cents a head, this per capita expenditure amounts to roughly the cost of a bottle of water and a throat lozenge for every Greek citizen.
—Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lozenge
Noun
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In general, the data RADARS collected from people seeking treatment showed price, availability and purity matter most to those who use illicit drugs, which foreshadowed the shift from prescription opioids to heroin and fentanyl following a government crackdown on pill mills, Dart said.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
5 Mar. 2026
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Both his pediatrician and his developmental pediatrician refused to prescribe the pill, saying there just wasn’t enough research on it.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
5 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Cell phones, cameras, tablets, laptops and audio recorders cannot be used within 100 feet of a voting station.—
Rachel Royster
Updated March 3,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Mar. 2026
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In tubs, tablets, and grab-and-go packets, electrolytes are having a moment.—
Michele Ross,
SELF,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Lozenge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lozenge. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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