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
Try this Ayurvedic spice mix for digestion Cumin, coriander, and fennel—the three herbs commonly used in Ayurvedice medicine—may help reducing bloating and gas.
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Despite its historical use as a traditional medicine, the plant may dangerously interact with a variety of medications.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
In the future, these shape-shifting systems could be used in medicine to deliver drugs, remove toxins, or perform tiny surgical procedures inside the body.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
In one case, a detainee didn’t get his medicine for days, despite bringing it to the center, according to the letter.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
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Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 20 Oct. 2025
Despite its historical use as a traditional medicine, the plant may dangerously interact with a variety of medications.
—Kirstyn Hill, Health, 20 Oct. 2025
In the future, these shape-shifting systems could be used in medicine to deliver drugs, remove toxins, or perform tiny surgical procedures inside the body.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 20 Oct. 2025
In one case, a detainee didn’t get his medicine for days, despite bringing it to the center, according to the letter.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicine
Noun
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Red yeast rice is a supplement touted as a way to lower cholesterol without prescription medication.—
Sarah Anzlovar,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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According to De La Torre, rosemary essential oil is as effective as minoxidil in a study comparing the two interventions used for six months, with rosemary oil having fewer side effects like the scalp itching associated with topical medications.—
Essence,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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He was arrested in Jakarta as a result of an investigation into an international drug trafficking network.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
22 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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This remedy involves adding 2 Tbsp.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, potentially in June 2026.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For now, there is no cure for MS.—
Michelle Maves,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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While symptoms are manageable, there is no cure.—
Emily Weaver,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Medicine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicine. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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