as in drugs
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection
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Recent Examples of medications
Studies have found that people who used tirzepatide injections such as Zepbound lost more weight and were more likely to reach specific weight loss targets than those using semaglutide medications such as Wegovy.
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Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
For opioid use, even fewer people receive medications to manage their addiction and begin healing.
—Jessica Magidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Following a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis last month, Tennessee Republicans are touting a new state law that requires mass shooters’ remains to be tested for antidepressants or hormone replacement therapy medications.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Though generally safe when consumed in foods or taken as a supplement, turmeric can cause side effects or interact with medications.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
There are many different types of hair loss, and multiple triggers, including stress, genetics, medications, age, health conditions, and diet.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Sep. 2025
After about 23 minutes of Bradley Fullerton having a seizure, the doctor called the nurses and told them to give him his medications, the complaint says.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Since there is no treatment, many people rely on pain medications and joint injections to manage their pain.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The tool, named Airmark, will allow clinicians to respond directly to pharmaceutical emails and threads to engage in deeper conversations about products and medications.
—Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
For opioid use, even fewer people receive medications to manage their addiction and begin healing.
—Jessica Magidson, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Following a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic Church in Minneapolis last month, Tennessee Republicans are touting a new state law that requires mass shooters’ remains to be tested for antidepressants or hormone replacement therapy medications.
—Vivian Jones, Nashville Tennessean, 5 Sep. 2025
Though generally safe when consumed in foods or taken as a supplement, turmeric can cause side effects or interact with medications.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 4 Sep. 2025
There are many different types of hair loss, and multiple triggers, including stress, genetics, medications, age, health conditions, and diet.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 4 Sep. 2025
After about 23 minutes of Bradley Fullerton having a seizure, the doctor called the nurses and told them to give him his medications, the complaint says.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
Since there is no treatment, many people rely on pain medications and joint injections to manage their pain.
—Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
The tool, named Airmark, will allow clinicians to respond directly to pharmaceutical emails and threads to engage in deeper conversations about products and medications.
—Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medications
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The two drugs have a different set of broader indications, with Zepbound also approved to treat sleep apnea in people with obesity, for example.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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An Illinois State Police toxicology report that was completed on June 24 found that the driver did not have alcohol or drugs in her system, but did find bupropion (Wellbutrin, an anti-anxiety prescription medication), per the reports.—
Pam DeFiglio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Nearly all companies surveyed will cover these medicines for diabetes in 2026, while just under three-quarters will do so for obesity.—
Tami Luhby,
CNN Money,
4 Sep. 2025
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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said those with health problems or taking medicines that affect their ability to fight germs should check with their healthcare provider before swimming in the ocean or other natural bodies of water.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The big tech giant won’t be required to sell its Chrome browser — one of the remedies originally requested by the Biden-era Department of Justice.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Natural remedies include low-fat milk, yogurt, ginger, or chamomile tea.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Medications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medications. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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