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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
By acting on both the gut and the brain to regulate digestion, insulin and appetite, the medications help curb cravings.
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Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Written by Supervisor Janice Hahn, the motion demands more thorough security screenings and safety checks at the jails, consistent monitoring of surveillance cameras and better access to drug treatment and drug reversal medications.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Traditional treatments for blood clots usually include blood thinners or clot-dissolving medications.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
But the treatment can differ, especially for people with the flu or COVID-19, which can be treated with antiviral medications.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
But there are also some less intensive procedures (like embolization, which blocks the blood vessels that feed the fibroids; and endometrial ablation, which uses electricity to remove the uterine lining) as well as hormonal medications that may not eliminate fibroids but can lessen the symptoms.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026
Researchers will spend years piloting the program alongside other initiatives, such as bringing on advanced airway management to help trauma victims breathe more effectively after a severe injury and administering antibiotics and other medications to help improve patient outcomes.
—Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Prices slashed by 300% to 900% would mean drug manufacturers are paying people who are obtaining medications, instead of the other way around.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
There are other hurdles to the weight-loss medications.
—Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Written by Supervisor Janice Hahn, the motion demands more thorough security screenings and safety checks at the jails, consistent monitoring of surveillance cameras and better access to drug treatment and drug reversal medications.
—Jason Henry, Daily News, 4 Mar. 2026
Traditional treatments for blood clots usually include blood thinners or clot-dissolving medications.
—CBS News, 4 Mar. 2026
But the treatment can differ, especially for people with the flu or COVID-19, which can be treated with antiviral medications.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Mar. 2026
But there are also some less intensive procedures (like embolization, which blocks the blood vessels that feed the fibroids; and endometrial ablation, which uses electricity to remove the uterine lining) as well as hormonal medications that may not eliminate fibroids but can lessen the symptoms.
—Beth Krietsch, SELF, 2 Mar. 2026
Researchers will spend years piloting the program alongside other initiatives, such as bringing on advanced airway management to help trauma victims breathe more effectively after a severe injury and administering antibiotics and other medications to help improve patient outcomes.
—Meg Cunningham, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2026
Prices slashed by 300% to 900% would mean drug manufacturers are paying people who are obtaining medications, instead of the other way around.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
There are other hurdles to the weight-loss medications.
—Barbara Mantel, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medications
Noun
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Richins later asked for drugs a second time, saying the investor wanted something stronger, Lauber said.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Agents looked through Hylton’s cell phone and saw texts and notes about hauling the drugs to Fort Lauderdale, and an exact location in the city to offload the contraband, the complaint states.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
Noun
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They were treated with either GLP-1 medicines or those in another class called SGLT2 inhibitors.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Some of the most common treatments for these overuse injuries include rest and over-the-counter medicines such as ibuprofen and acetaminophen.—
Allison Aubrey,
NPR,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Difficult questions about remedies were deferred for another day.—
David Pozen,
The Atlantic,
26 Feb. 2026
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Ending racial profiling and requiring stronger remedies for violations.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Medications.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medications. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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