as in pills
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
take one of these lozenges for your cold
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Recent Examples of lozenges
Opt for zinc lozenges or syrup rather than tablets or capsules.
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Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Most of them are nicotine replacement products, such as gums, lozenges and patches.
—Will Stone, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
The chalky sweets trace their roots to 19th-century Boston, where pharmacist Oliver Chase invented a machine in 1847 to press sugar lozenges, which led to the founding of the New England Confectionery Company (NECCO), according to National Geographic.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Otherwise, stay hydrated, eat small amounts of food throughout your trip, and suck on hard candies or ginger lozenges for a little digestive help.
—Katie Way, SELF, 19 Dec. 2025
Plasencia contacted his mentor, Chavez, to discuss Perry's request for ketamine and purchased vials of liquid ketamine and ketamine lozenges from him, according to the agreement.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2025
In one study, published in 2017, researchers found that people with a cold who took zinc lozenges recovered faster than those who did not.
—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
The weekly program offers free nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges for participants (while supplies last).
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 8 Apr. 2026
Most of them are nicotine replacement products, such as gums, lozenges and patches.
—Will Stone, NPR, 10 Mar. 2026
The chalky sweets trace their roots to 19th-century Boston, where pharmacist Oliver Chase invented a machine in 1847 to press sugar lozenges, which led to the founding of the New England Confectionery Company (NECCO), according to National Geographic.
—Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
Otherwise, stay hydrated, eat small amounts of food throughout your trip, and suck on hard candies or ginger lozenges for a little digestive help.
—Katie Way, SELF, 19 Dec. 2025
Plasencia contacted his mentor, Chavez, to discuss Perry's request for ketamine and purchased vials of liquid ketamine and ketamine lozenges from him, according to the agreement.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 16 Dec. 2025
In one study, published in 2017, researchers found that people with a cold who took zinc lozenges recovered faster than those who did not.
—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
The weekly program offers free nicotine patches, gum, and lozenges for participants (while supplies last).
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lozenges
Noun
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According to the arrest affidavit, the pills were later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid for pain relief.—
Paulina Dedaj,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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In exchange, Shackelford received about $5,000 and pain pills, officials said.—
CBS News Atlanta Digital Team,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Older 2011 and 2012-era Kindle Fire tablets will also lose access to the Kindle Store.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
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Apps and Amazon services on the Fire tablets won't be affected either.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Lozenges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lozenges. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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