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
Petrochemicals include a wide range of non-fuel products derived from oil that are essential to the production of plastics, electronics, fertilizers, medicines and many other items.
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April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Precious, an advocate for equitable access to medicines, and Anne-Claire, a respected global health diplomat, together helped ensure the world would be better protected from future pandemics.
—Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
They're designed to treat chronic conditions, so the medicines are intended for lifelong use; yet a high percentage of people who start them also quit.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Bring small portions of over-the-counter medicines, like Bonine for motion sickness and Tylenol for everything else and fit that into your ditty bag, or bring a separate clear ditty bag for them.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
That’s why managing mental health is an important part of ulcerative colitis care, alongside medicines that control inflammation, says Moss.
—Mark Marino, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
In explaining its move, the regulator acknowledged a long-standing complaint from researchers who have argued that without access to specific data, trial results cannot be easily duplicated, which inhibits greater understanding of how medicines might work.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026
The sanctions have caused shortages of medicines, equipment, fuel, food and electricity as well as outbreaks of diseases that were previously prevented.
—Mark Weisbrot, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Afreximbank, Africa’s main multilateral trade-finance lender, rolled out a $10 billion emergency program for countries scrambling to pay for fuel, fertilizer, and medicines after the Middle East conflict disrupted shipping and pushed up prices.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Precious, an advocate for equitable access to medicines, and Anne-Claire, a respected global health diplomat, together helped ensure the world would be better protected from future pandemics.
—Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Time, 15 Apr. 2026
They're designed to treat chronic conditions, so the medicines are intended for lifelong use; yet a high percentage of people who start them also quit.
—Yuki Noguchi, NPR, 15 Apr. 2026
Bring small portions of over-the-counter medicines, like Bonine for motion sickness and Tylenol for everything else and fit that into your ditty bag, or bring a separate clear ditty bag for them.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 15 Apr. 2026
That’s why managing mental health is an important part of ulcerative colitis care, alongside medicines that control inflammation, says Moss.
—Mark Marino, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
In explaining its move, the regulator acknowledged a long-standing complaint from researchers who have argued that without access to specific data, trial results cannot be easily duplicated, which inhibits greater understanding of how medicines might work.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 14 Apr. 2026
The sanctions have caused shortages of medicines, equipment, fuel, food and electricity as well as outbreaks of diseases that were previously prevented.
—Mark Weisbrot, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026
Afreximbank, Africa’s main multilateral trade-finance lender, rolled out a $10 billion emergency program for countries scrambling to pay for fuel, fertilizer, and medicines after the Middle East conflict disrupted shipping and pushed up prices.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicines
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That said, people with pre-existing kidney or liver conditions and those taking medications that affect fluid balance, should talk to a healthcare provider before starting these supplements.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2026
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If the Sickle Cell Disease Protection Act is signed into law by Governor Kemp, the Act would mandate the Georgia Department of Community Health to conduct an annual review of all medications, treatments, and services for Medicaid enrollees living with the disease.—
La'Tasha Givens,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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The state Senate passed a bill Friday regulating copycat versions of popular weight loss drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.—
Shaun Boyd,
CBS News,
18 Apr. 2026
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This definition also includes instance in which the victim is incapable of giving consent because of temporary or permanent mental or physical incapacity (include due to the influence of drugs or alcohol) or because of age.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Apr. 2026
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Florida has vigorously fought any effort to force health administrators to pay for additional in-home nursing, or to implement other remedies that might reduce the state’s reliance on institutions.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
11 Apr. 2026
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This all comes down to the idea that rights aren’t really rights without remedies.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Medicines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicines. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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