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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
Nonsurgical options can include rest, ice, anti-inflammatory medications like ibuprofen, steroid injections or physical therapy.
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NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
But even a single course of one of these three medications, taken up to eight years earlier, had an effect.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
For example, Biktarvy, one of the most popular once-a-day medications, still isn’t covered, and other medications will be switched to their generic versions.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Share medical information — any diagnoses and medications — to help police understand the person’s condition and behavior.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
These medications can delay gastric emptying and slow down your digestive tract, which means getting enough fiber is key to keeping things moving and staying comfortable.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 10 Mar. 2026
Among nearly 350 participants in the Human Epilepsy Project, experiencing suicidality — whether or not it was accompanied by a mood or anxiety disorder — significantly increased a person’s risk of developing resistance to antiseizure medications.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to some foods and supplements, certain medications can interact with green tea.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
By acting on both the gut and the brain to regulate digestion, insulin and appetite, the medications help curb cravings.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
NBC news, 11 Mar. 2026
But even a single course of one of these three medications, taken up to eight years earlier, had an effect.
—Lori Youmshajekian, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
For example, Biktarvy, one of the most popular once-a-day medications, still isn’t covered, and other medications will be switched to their generic versions.
—Ana Goñi-Lessan, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2026
Share medical information — any diagnoses and medications — to help police understand the person’s condition and behavior.
—Panashe Matemba-Mutasa, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
These medications can delay gastric emptying and slow down your digestive tract, which means getting enough fiber is key to keeping things moving and staying comfortable.
—Lauren Manaker, SELF, 10 Mar. 2026
Among nearly 350 participants in the Human Epilepsy Project, experiencing suicidality — whether or not it was accompanied by a mood or anxiety disorder — significantly increased a person’s risk of developing resistance to antiseizure medications.
—Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 10 Mar. 2026
In addition to some foods and supplements, certain medications can interact with green tea.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 10 Mar. 2026
By acting on both the gut and the brain to regulate digestion, insulin and appetite, the medications help curb cravings.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medications
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Messages between Shelia and two brothers, Dylan and Derek Conaway—acquaintances who lived in the area—suggested the group may have been attempting to purchase drugs the night Skylar disappeared.—
Isabella Wandermurem,
Time,
6 Mar. 2026
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Aaliyah Lyles, a former commissary employee at the Tarrant County Jail, was arrested and charged with smuggling drugs into the facility around the time of Wormley’s death, the Star-Telegram previously reported.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Mar. 2026
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Clothing, cosmetics and medicines Petrochemicals also appear in many everyday consumer goods.—
André O. Hudson,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2026
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Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci, who are married, will transition to the as-of-yet unnamed company by the end of the year, with a focus on researching and developing next-generation mRNA medicines.—
Ed Silverman,
STAT,
10 Mar. 2026
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Ford is offering software updates for Broncos and Edges, while developing remedies for other affected models.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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Over-the-counter remedies for allergies According to Mayo Clinic, many types of nonprescription medications can help ease allergy symptoms.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Medications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medications. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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