as in medications
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 medicines
Nearly all companies surveyed will cover these medicines for diabetes in 2026, while just under three-quarters will do so for obesity.
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Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said those with health problems or taking medicines that affect their ability to fight germs should check with their healthcare provider before swimming in the ocean or other natural bodies of water.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
They're instructed to wait 30 minutes before eating, drinking or taking other oral medicines.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The patient should then wait at least 30 minutes to eat, drink or take other medicines.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The benefits can't be used for alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, vitamins, medicines and supplements, or any non-food items such as pet food, cleaning supplies, or hygiene products and cosmetics.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 2 Sep. 2025
Our world-class patent system has fueled the development of countless life-enhancing, even life-saving, products ranging from medicines and renewable energy technologies to weapons-grade materials and powerful computer software.
—Kenneth Braithwaite, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Ultra-fast electron measurements may help identify the handedness of drug molecules with greater sensitivity, paving the way for safer and more effective medicines.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
In a worst case scenario, this could force Florida to tax essential needs such as food, medicines and rent.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
Tami Luhby, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2025
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention said those with health problems or taking medicines that affect their ability to fight germs should check with their healthcare provider before swimming in the ocean or other natural bodies of water.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
They're instructed to wait 30 minutes before eating, drinking or taking other oral medicines.
—Annika Kim Constantino,ashley Capoot, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2025
The patient should then wait at least 30 minutes to eat, drink or take other medicines.
—Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
The benefits can't be used for alcoholic beverages, cigarettes, vitamins, medicines and supplements, or any non-food items such as pet food, cleaning supplies, or hygiene products and cosmetics.
—Serenah McKay, Arkansas Online, 2 Sep. 2025
Our world-class patent system has fueled the development of countless life-enhancing, even life-saving, products ranging from medicines and renewable energy technologies to weapons-grade materials and powerful computer software.
—Kenneth Braithwaite, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025
Ultra-fast electron measurements may help identify the handedness of drug molecules with greater sensitivity, paving the way for safer and more effective medicines.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Aug. 2025
In a worst case scenario, this could force Florida to tax essential needs such as food, medicines and rent.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 2 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicines
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Studies have found that people who used tirzepatide injections such as Zepbound lost more weight and were more likely to reach specific weight loss targets than those using semaglutide medications such as Wegovy.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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For opioid use, even fewer people receive medications to manage their addiction and begin healing.—
Jessica Magidson,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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The two drugs have a different set of broader indications, with Zepbound also approved to treat sleep apnea in people with obesity, for example.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
5 Sep. 2025
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An Illinois State Police toxicology report that was completed on June 24 found that the driver did not have alcohol or drugs in her system, but did find bupropion (Wellbutrin, an anti-anxiety prescription medication), per the reports.—
Pam DeFiglio,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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The big tech giant won’t be required to sell its Chrome browser — one of the remedies originally requested by the Biden-era Department of Justice.—
Matthew Martin,
semafor.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Natural remedies include low-fat milk, yogurt, ginger, or chamomile tea.—
Ann Pietrangelo,
Verywell Health,
4 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Medicines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicines. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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