medication

noun

ˌme-di-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce medication (audio)
Definition of medicationnext
as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection

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Recent Examples of medication It’s usually given to people late in treatment, after three other medications haven’t worked. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 7 Nov. 2026 Even though medications containing acetaminophen are available over the counter, taking too much can have some very serious side effects, including liver damage. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 7 Nov. 2026 Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, provides health coverage to more than 840,000 San Diegans, paying for doctor visits, dental care, medications, mental health treatment and other essential services. — Lisette Islas, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026 In one example, the protesters reconfigured an air conditioning unit to turn it into a refrigerator to store everyone’s medication. — Barry Levitt, Time, 6 Nov. 2026 See All Example Sentences for medication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medication
  1. drug
  2. medicine
  3. remedy
  4. cure
Noun
  • The Democrat touted his experience responding to the pandemic and negotiating lower drug prices, but critics, including some inside the administration, accused him of passivity and of mishandling an influx in child migrants.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Inflation and economic pressure have led more Americans to eat at home or turn to fast food for a cheaper option, while the rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic has curbed customers’ appetites.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of drug
Noun
  • Flu viruses can survive on hard surfaces for as long as two days and on soft materials such as pillows for about 12 hours, according to Susan Werner, MD, a family medicine provider at Geisinger Nanticoke.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Dr Amir Firouzjaei, a general practitioner and traditional Chinese medicine expert who has lived in Dubai for three years, believes the movement taps into something deeper.
    — Scott Campbell, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of medicine
Noun
  • Many rely on traditional remedies and visit doctors infrequently, Nolt said.
    — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Without a remedy likely to address its alleged injury, the DOJ lacked standing.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of remedy
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  • There is no cure for AS, but treatment options like medications, physical therapy, and lifestyle habits can help reduce pain and inflammation.
    — Health Editorial Team, HEALTH, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In both cases, the cure is worse than France’s current sickness.
    — Jim Edwards, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of cure

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“Medication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medication. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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