as in sedative
something (as a drug) that relieves pain
after her oral surgery, she was given a prescription for a mild painkiller
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Recent Examples of painkiller
She was told to take painkillers by her teachers, according to the complaint.
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Michael Nied, People.com, 4 June 2025
Sometimes, too much functionality can be overkill, like taking a prescription painkiller for a minor headache when an aspirin or two would do the trick.
—Tk Keanini, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Tramadol is a strong opioid painkiller for severe nerve pain, used only for short periods due to its addictive potential.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
At Amazon fulfillment centers, which employ the majority of the company’s 1.5 million workers, vending machines are stocked not just with snacks but with painkillers.
—Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Michael Nied, People.com, 4 June 2025
Sometimes, too much functionality can be overkill, like taking a prescription painkiller for a minor headache when an aspirin or two would do the trick.
—Tk Keanini, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Tramadol is a strong opioid painkiller for severe nerve pain, used only for short periods due to its addictive potential.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
At Amazon fulfillment centers, which employ the majority of the company’s 1.5 million workers, vending machines are stocked not just with snacks but with painkillers.
—Jennifer M. Harris, Foreign Affairs, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painkiller
Noun
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The Mayo Clinic says that kratom can be used in low doses as a stimulant, and at higher doses as a sedative.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 June 2025
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To name a few: Anti-seizure drugs, antidepressants, and sedatives are all known to cause dizziness as a side effect.—
Rachel Nall,
SELF,
17 June 2025
Noun
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It’s known for its potential therapeutic benefits, including anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and anti-anxiety properties.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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There are several topical analgesic (pain-relieving) creams that contain turmeric and other ingredients like menthol, camphor, and methyl salicylate.—
Rebeca Schiller,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2025
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According to the municipal code, tranquilizers can be used as a means of capture.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
30 May 2025
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The amount of fentanyl appears to be dropping (see above), while the amount of animal tranquilizers, such as medetomidine and xylazine, is rising.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Painkiller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painkiller. Accessed 29 Jun. 2025.
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