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
In Pasadena, volunteers at the restaurant Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine collected supplies, issuing a special plea for bandages, gauze, painkillers and other over-the-counter medicines.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The collection also accepts medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines and non-narcotic prescriptions.
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Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The company creates medicines and therapies from proteins sourced from human plasma and cell lines.
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John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The bell was joined by a container for herbs and medicines depicting the head of Ofoe, a divine emissary of the deity Ogie’uwu.
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Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
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Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Fisk is now a member of the trust tasked with distributing opioid settlement dollars in Allegheny County, and advocated to have some of that money go toward offering addiction medicines.
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Hannah Harris Green,
STAT,
26 June 2026
As drug companies race to develop medicines faster and more efficiently, IQVIA is positioned to benefit.
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Harvey Stober,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Trying to take all these medicines to get through the day.
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
The collection also accepts medical sharps, including diabetic needles, blood lancets, insulin pens, epi-pens, syringes, expired over-the-counter medicines and non-narcotic prescriptions.
—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The company creates medicines and therapies from proteins sourced from human plasma and cell lines.
—
John Marks,
Charlotte Observer,
29 June 2026
The bell was joined by a container for herbs and medicines depicting the head of Ofoe, a divine emissary of the deity Ogie’uwu.
—
Tessa Solomon,
ARTnews.com,
29 June 2026
El Salvador President Nayib Bukele said 300 rescuers and paramedics, along with 50 tons of equipment, medicines and essential supplies, were ready to depart for Caracas.
—
Will Clark,
NBC news,
26 June 2026
Fisk is now a member of the trust tasked with distributing opioid settlement dollars in Allegheny County, and advocated to have some of that money go toward offering addiction medicines.
—
Hannah Harris Green,
STAT,
26 June 2026
As drug companies race to develop medicines faster and more efficiently, IQVIA is positioned to benefit.
—
Harvey Stober,
CNBC,
24 June 2026
Trying to take all these medicines to get through the day.
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicines
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People on certain medications, older people and those who aren’t heat-acclimated are among the most at risk.
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And there are more non-hormonal medications now, as well as lifestyle changes and therapy.
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In fact, the organizers have expressly banned alcohol and drugs from the event – and the attendees wouldn’t have it any other way.
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According to the affidavit, Butler denied feeling ill or consuming alcohol or drugs before the crash.
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Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the old saying goes, prevention is better than the cure.
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Pay close attention when using any weed-killing product, even DIY remedies.
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“Medicines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicines. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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