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
Yet poor sleep can also worsen many of those same conditions, creating a cycle that increases healthcare utilization, medication burden, and overall costs.
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
GLP-1s in particular have seen soaring popularity, with one in eight adults reporting using the medication to treat diabetes,weight loss, or another condition, according to KFF data from November 2025.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
But he was greeted by clinicians who assured him that there are now medications that can reduce an individual's viral load to undetectable levels.
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Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Nancy Guthrie had a pacemaker, and investigators feared for her health as none of her heart medications were taken during the abduction.
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Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Peter Su,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
GLP-1s in particular have seen soaring popularity, with one in eight adults reporting using the medication to treat diabetes,weight loss, or another condition, according to KFF data from November 2025.
—
Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
But he was greeted by clinicians who assured him that there are now medications that can reduce an individual's viral load to undetectable levels.
—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Nancy Guthrie had a pacemaker, and investigators feared for her health as none of her heart medications were taken during the abduction.
—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medication
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But George played just 41 games in the 2024-25 season and 37 last season, when he was suspended for 25 games late in the regular season for violating the league’s drug policy.
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The drugs typically range in cost from $2,000 to $3,500 for a 30-day supply.
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In Pasadena, volunteers at the restaurant Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine collected supplies, issuing a special plea for bandages, gauze, painkillers and other over-the-counter medicines.
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Warehouses across South Florida continue consolidating food, medicine, medical supplies and emergency equipment for shipment south, while the region’s Venezuelan diaspora has mobilized donation drives and volunteer efforts.
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Her remedy isn't avoidance, but direct conversation—giving people space to talk through what went wrong before launching the next effort.
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The dealers will inspect and repair or replace the fender flares as necessary, free of charge, as part of the recall remedy, NHTSA said.
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The problem is that if AI does lead to massive job loss, simply informing job seekers of the resilience of these job categories offers no cure to the sweeping harm of permanently higher unemployment.
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There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease but some medications and immunotherapies are available that may help slow down the progression of the condition, manage symptoms and improve quality of life for patients.
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“Medication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medication. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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