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
Zipline’s work in these countries provide 24/7, on-demand, last-mile delivery of medical products like blood, vaccines and essential medicines via the drone technology to private hospitals and clinics, public health systems, suppliers, distributors and independent medical professionals.
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Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
The state does, however, ban the purchase of alcohol, tobacco products, vitamins, medicines and hot foods with FoodShare benefits, among other items.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The funding will be directed toward the research and production of biologics and biosimilar medicines, with the government aiming to position the country as a global biopharma manufacturing hub, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in Parliament on Sunday.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
Historically, kratom has been used in traditional medicines by brewing it in teas or chewing the leaves.
—Gary Kirkilas Ii, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Galen concocted medicines that seem strange to modern ears, such as treating ailments like inflammation with feces sprinkled with thyme to mask the odor.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, British drugmaker AstraZeneca will invest $15 billion in China through 2030 to expand medicines manufacturing and research and development in the country.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Magnesium supplements can interact with many medicines and affect people with kidney or heart issues.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
The accord will see free trade on almost all goods between the 27 members of the EU and India, covering everything from textiles to medicines and bringing down high import taxes for European wine and cars.
—Rajesh Roy, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 4 Feb. 2026
The state does, however, ban the purchase of alcohol, tobacco products, vitamins, medicines and hot foods with FoodShare benefits, among other items.
—Maia Pandey, jsonline.com, 3 Feb. 2026
The funding will be directed toward the research and production of biologics and biosimilar medicines, with the government aiming to position the country as a global biopharma manufacturing hub, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in Parliament on Sunday.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 2 Feb. 2026
Historically, kratom has been used in traditional medicines by brewing it in teas or chewing the leaves.
—Gary Kirkilas Ii, Boston Herald, 1 Feb. 2026
Galen concocted medicines that seem strange to modern ears, such as treating ailments like inflammation with feces sprinkled with thyme to mask the odor.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
Meanwhile, British drugmaker AstraZeneca will invest $15 billion in China through 2030 to expand medicines manufacturing and research and development in the country.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Magnesium supplements can interact with many medicines and affect people with kidney or heart issues.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2026
The accord will see free trade on almost all goods between the 27 members of the EU and India, covering everything from textiles to medicines and bringing down high import taxes for European wine and cars.
—Rajesh Roy, Fortune, 27 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicines
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By comparison, hair transplant procedures in the United States generally range from $10,000 to $20,000 or more and usually cover the surgery alone, with anesthesia, medications and follow-up care often billed separately.—
Karen “KH” Koehler
February 4,
Miami Herald,
4 Feb. 2026
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This year, Ro, which offers access to GLP-1 medications and telehealth appointments, ramped up its commitment to the Super Bowl and bought a spot in the traditional game broadcast on NBC.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
4 Feb. 2026
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On occasion, seized drugs earmarked for testing at a state laboratory never made it there, a source with knowledge of the subsequent investigation told CNN.—
Rob Picheta,
CNN Money,
7 Feb. 2026
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Statins, cholesterol-lowering drugs taken by 200 million people worldwide, are safer than previously believed, new research suggested.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
6 Feb. 2026
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As business secretary in 2009-2010, Mandelson allegedly passed sensitive documents discussing financial crisis remedies and a European currency bailout to the financier.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Using a hand massager during pregnancy Carpal tunnel syndrome is common during pregnancy, leading pregnant women to search for natural remedies.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Medicines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicines. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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