medicating

verb

present participle of medicate
as in treating

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  1. treating
  2. attending
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  • This role elevates governance from a bureaucratic afterthought to a core design principle, treating traceability, explainability and data integrity as first-class concerns alongside delivery speed.
    — Andrew Sales, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The hospital includes two operating rooms, a pharmacy and a laboratory, while doctors continue performing orthopedic surgeries and treating infections and other conditions left untreated in the aftermath of the disaster.
    — Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 22 July 2026
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  • Spending time with friends and enjoying activities like golf, fishing, or attending sporting events encourages connection and supports an active lifestyle.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this summer, the State Board of Education approved a measure that would also prevent undocumented students from attending the state’s 28 public colleges.
    — Ana Goñi-Lessan, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
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