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
The dog was also prescribed de-worming medication after being in her care.
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2025
Potential Medication Interactions With Chlorella and Spirulina Chlorella and spirulina may interact with specific medications.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
This is a significant discount to the drug’s $1,350 retail price for customers whose insurance doesn’t cover the medication.
—Jemima McEvoy, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
An inactive license means she is no longer authorized to practice medicine or prescribe medication, although there is no indication of disciplinary action or revocation.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2025
Potential Medication Interactions With Chlorella and Spirulina Chlorella and spirulina may interact with specific medications.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 8 May 2025
This is a significant discount to the drug’s $1,350 retail price for customers whose insurance doesn’t cover the medication.
—Jemima McEvoy, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
An inactive license means she is no longer authorized to practice medicine or prescribe medication, although there is no indication of disciplinary action or revocation.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medication
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But many drugs are laced with synthetic opioids like fentanyl, which has largely driven an increase in adolescent drug fatalities around the country in recent years.—
Rebecca Noel,
Charlotte Observer,
21 May 2025
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Once again these drugs are clearly marketed to CHILDREN.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
21 May 2025
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The big three injectable prescription weight loss medicines: Ozempic, Victoza, and Wegovy.—
Kate Knibbs,
Wired News,
15 May 2025
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Laughter is truly the best medicine for stress and anxiety.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Because there is no remedy for migrants who have already been deported, the ACLU lawyers asked the Supreme Court to provide guidance to lower courts about what measures are required for adequate notice to contest deportations.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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However, by the time Biden became incapacitated, that constitutional remedy was available for use.—
Mark R. Weaver,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 May 2025
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Turner, the Indiana Pacers' standout 3-and-D center, would be a perfect cure for what ails the Warriors around the rim — but, as Marks points out, Turner seems likely to have played himself into an incredibly lucrative new free agent deal this summer.—
Alex Kirschenbaum,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 May 2025
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The mastermind behind covert action, Frank Wisner, never paused to consider that his cure for defeating an imaginary worldwide communist conspiracy was worse than the disease.—
Bruce Fein,
Baltimore Sun,
15 May 2025
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“Medication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medication. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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