medicinal 1 of 2

mə-ˈdis-nəl

medicinal

2 of 2

noun

mə-ˈdis-nəl

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Recent Examples of medicinal
Adjective
Additionally, the shrub produces edible berries and has a history of medicinal use among Native American communities. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025 Buffalo Trace rye whiskey sweetened with root beer syrup gains depth and a touch of medicinal spice from star anise, making for a playful soda fountain take on the classic. Nathanael Gassett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025 My shaman Neal has an organic medicinal caviar that works wonders. Carolina De Armas, Air Mail, 20 Sep. 2025 The sharp, medicinal quality that most ouds have? Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for medicinal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
Adjective
  • That becomes this very healing social situation.
    Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • There’s a difference between connection and control, and this lunar phase is here to remind you that true friendship (and healthy group dynamics) doesn’t fear space, evolution or honesty.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Due to their links to better heart and metabolic health, nuts are definitely healthy addition to your diet.
    Simon Spichak, Health, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • He was arrested in Jakarta as a result of an investigation into an international drug trafficking network.
    CNN Money, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Taylor was charged with vehicular homicide while under the influence of drugs/substance, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol and failure of owner to maintain required insurance/security.
    Caroline Neal, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Advertisement Separating fact from fiction Despite its restorative effect on people like me, horror has a reputation for the opposite.
    Delaney Rebernik, Time, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Sautner, Eastern State's CEO for the last two years, has an extensive background in civic education and has worked in restorative justice and criminal justice reform.
    Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 26 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Non-perishable items or foods that last a long time in the fridge can be good options.
    Merve Ceylan, Health, 26 Oct. 2025
  • The baby, who initially made good progress after the surgery, died 20 days later.
    Arizona Republic, AZCentral.com, 26 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Inside, among international-food stalls and ethnic-clothing shops, is a family-medicine clinic that serves a largely refugee and immigrant community.
    Helen Ouyang, The Atlantic, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Instead of ordering your mobile vets to administer medicine manually, erect a security camera and automate the process.
    Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • They're involved in more remedial classes.
    Danielle DuClos, jsonline.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • More classes would also allow more opportunities for students to take remedial or make-up classes without getting off-track.
    Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Local public health officials have also shared concerns about funding drying up for WIC, which supports women, infants and children with nutritional assistance and other health services.
    Connor Giffin, Louisville Courier Journal, 25 Oct. 2025
  • These make the applesauce higher in calories, fat, and salt without increasing nutritional levels.
    Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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