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
Having a supply of drinking water, non-perishable snacks, medications and other essential items readily available.
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Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
The victim said she was also robbed of her laptop and medication during the incident, which took place in a camper on 10th Avenue earlier in the day, according to deputies.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Johannessen said the organization helped more than 7,000 Texans, delivering $70 million worth of medication, medical care, and support services free of charge.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
The next method is the use of prescription medication that helps pass the pregnancy more quickly.
—Dara Kass, Time, 9 June 2026
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Sacbee.com, 9 June 2026
The victim said she was also robbed of her laptop and medication during the incident, which took place in a camper on 10th Avenue earlier in the day, according to deputies.
—Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 9 June 2026
Johannessen said the organization helped more than 7,000 Texans, delivering $70 million worth of medication, medical care, and support services free of charge.
—Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026
The next method is the use of prescription medication that helps pass the pregnancy more quickly.
—Dara Kass, Time, 9 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medication
Noun
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This matters because viscosity — the thickness of the drug — dictates how patients absorb medicine.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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Oncologist Coral Omene at Rutgers Cancer Institute, for example, plans to follow 40 breast cancer patients starting tirzepatide, a GLP-1 drug sold under the brand names Mounjaro and Zepbound.—
Yuki Noguchi,
NPR,
9 June 2026
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Decriminalizing plant medicines like ayahuasca is part of a broader movement to decriminalize psychedelics in the United States, with states like Oregon and Colorado leading the way and dozens of cities—from Denver and Oakland to Detroit and Seattle—deprioritizing enforcement in recent years.—
Michaela Trimble,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Allergen avoidance measures, allergy medicines and breathing treatments may be part of your child’s care plan too.—
Dr. Daniel DiGiacomo,
Boston Herald,
7 June 2026
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This distinction matters because the appropriate remedy depends on the problem being solved.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Interim letters are expected to be mailed June 8, while additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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His room came with a balcony and a wooden lounge chair for taking a rest cure, just as patients did a century ago.—
Adam Kirsch,
The New York Review of Books,
6 June 2026
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While the science is always evolving, colostrum should be viewed as a promising but still largely unproven supplement rather than a cure-for-all wellness product.—
Omer Awan,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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“Medication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medication. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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