MEDICATE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

medicate

verb

Definition of medicate

as in to treat

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Recent Examples of medicate The decision to medicate should always be discussed with a clinician, Freeman advised, especially for those with a personal or family history of cardiovascular events. — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 9 June 2026 Flight attendants are also trained to monitor passengers for signs of intoxication, Laurie says, which can sometimes create confusion about whether a traveler is anxious, medicated, or both. — Jill Robbins, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2026 Otherwise, the nation risks continuing down a path where millions of Americans remain heavily medicated, but never fully restored. — Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026 Family members told police that Pittman, who lived with his mother, was diagnosed with schizophrenia and had a history of violent behavior when not medicated. — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medicate

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England, which aims to eliminate the virus by 2030, has already met its goal of treating 80% of its hepatitis C infections.

— Philip A. Chan, STAT, 8 Oct. 2026
Measure your numbers, work with a clinician and stop treating hormone health as something to hide.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 8 Oct. 2026

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The TikTok user who posted the video of Anderson suggested that the women had booked to attend eight performances.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and his Bulgarian counterpart Rumen Radev attended a ceremony at Thessaloniki's Museum of Byzantine Civilization, where the remains were kept, before the handover.

— COSTAS KANTOURIS, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026

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Top running back Fluff Bothwell, who entered the game nursing a lower-body injury, carried the ball only once for 1 yard on the Bulldogs' opening series and watched the second half with a boot on his left foot.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
Both Caleb Douglas, the Dolphins rookie standout, and Justin Jefferson, the Vikings’ All-Pro receiver, are nursing ankle injuries.

— Omar Kelly October 1, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026

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