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
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.
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Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
One meta-analysis found that zinc acetate lozenges may triple the rate of recovery from the common cold.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 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
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
Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 14 Feb. 2026
One meta-analysis found that zinc acetate lozenges may triple the rate of recovery from the common cold.
—Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 13 Jan. 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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lozenges
Noun
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But Texas officials have struggled to prevent the mailing of pills.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The price cuts also will apply to Wegovy and Rybelsus pills.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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E‑waste is the fastest‑growing solid waste stream in the world and includes everything from old phones and tablets to batteries and circuit boards.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Feb. 2026
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There's a padded compartment to keep laptops or tablets secure, as well as zippered pockets for holding wallets and other valuables.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Lozenges.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lozenges. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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