as in medication
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
if you don't take all the doses of your medicine, you might get sick again
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Recent Examples of medicine
Meanwhile, the show is also having an impact on real-world medicine and healthcare conversations.
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
McGrain was studying pre-medicine and was set to graduate in 2026, according to Diepenbrock.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Ahmed Dheir, director of forensic medicine at Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, said that the remains of 300 have now been returned, with 89 identified.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
McGrain was studying pre-medicine and was set to graduate in 2026, per the DCSO.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Michael Schneider, Variety, 10 Nov. 2025
McGrain was studying pre-medicine and was set to graduate in 2026, according to Diepenbrock.
—Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 10 Nov. 2025
Ahmed Dheir, director of forensic medicine at Nasser Hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis, said that the remains of 300 have now been returned, with 89 identified.
—NPR, 9 Nov. 2025
McGrain was studying pre-medicine and was set to graduate in 2026, per the DCSO.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 9 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicine
Noun
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For years, millions of Americans have been priced out of these medications.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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The link between hypertension and decline in brain health requires further investigation, specifically the impact of blood-pressure-lowering medications on brain function.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
6 Nov. 2025
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In the three months since the Pentagon deployed warships and aircraft in a campaign that the White House said was aimed at drug traffickers from Venezuela, the bolivar has depreciated around 70% against the US dollar, according to data from the central bank, hemorrhaging one point every day.—
Stefano Pozzebon,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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The poet Rodolfo becomes recovering drug addict Roger, an HIV-positive rock musician whose girlfriend has died.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Considering these outcomes, what seems like a speedy remedy can actually create conditions for longer-term problems—both in relation to the environment and the home itself.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The company said a recall remedy is imminent but, until then, owners should park away from structures and refrain from charging vehicles because of fire risks.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
4 Nov. 2025
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There is currently no cure, though treatments like chemotherapy can help patients live longer.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
8 Nov. 2025
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Despite over a century of investigation, there is still no cure, but advances in diagnostic tools, treatments and preventive strategies continue to offer hope for slowing the disease and improving quality of life for patients and caregivers.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicine. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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