MEDICATE Synonyms: 18 Similar and Opposite Words

medicate

verb

Definition of medicate

as in to treat

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Recent Examples of medicate 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 The idea of being heavily medicated for days sounded like paradise. — Danielle Crittenden, The Atlantic, 21 Apr. 2026 Years later, only John (now played by Aramayo) remains with Heather at home, medicated into semi-submission, with little hope of a life of independence or fulfillment. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medicate

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By Friday, the French Swimming Federation said the affected area had been treated, allowing athletes to return to the water and the event to proceed as planned.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
So is controlling blood pressure, treating chronic conditions such as diabetes, avoiding smoking, limiting excessive alcohol use, getting enough sleep and maintaining a healthy weight.

— Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

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Former Keller Mayor Armin Mizani and current City Manager Aaron Rector attended the meeting, according to Westlake.

— Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Aug. 2026
Longtime Packers assistant Joe Philbin, who was Green Bay’s interim coach for four games in 2018, attended practice.

— Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

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Charlie started coming in even after the work was done to nurse a Coke at the bar and stare at Perez, who was more than 20 years his junior.

— Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
Her eldest son moved in during the pandemic and nursed the orchard’s last remaining tree back to health.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 30 July 2026

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