as in sedatives
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 painkillers
Police also reported finding two painkillers in Woods’ pockets.
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Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
During the crash, a police affidavit said Woods carried two hydrocodone pills, opioid painkillers, in his left pocket.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Study finds cocaine, caffeine and painkillers in systems of Bahamas reef sharks.
—FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Toxicology reports later revealed the active ingredient for marijuana, two painkillers, a sleep drug and an anti-anxiety drug.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
This is unlike most drugs manufactured in India, such as painkillers and antibiotics.
—Priyanka Salve,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Antibiotics and painkillers brought temporary relief, but the symptoms kept returning over the following years.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Margo’s father, Jinx (Nick Offerman), is a former professional wrestler who formed an addiction to painkillers after too many in-ring injuries.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
The cocktails lean toward the tropics, with painkillers, frozen piña coladas, and creative rum concoctions like the High Tai’d, a creamy blend of rum, pistachio, and yuzu curaçao.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
During the crash, a police affidavit said Woods carried two hydrocodone pills, opioid painkillers, in his left pocket.
—Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Apr. 2026
Study finds cocaine, caffeine and painkillers in systems of Bahamas reef sharks.
—FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Toxicology reports later revealed the active ingredient for marijuana, two painkillers, a sleep drug and an anti-anxiety drug.
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
This is unlike most drugs manufactured in India, such as painkillers and antibiotics.
—Priyanka Salve,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 23 Mar. 2026
Antibiotics and painkillers brought temporary relief, but the symptoms kept returning over the following years.
—Miriam Fauzia, Dallas Morning News, 19 Mar. 2026
Margo’s father, Jinx (Nick Offerman), is a former professional wrestler who formed an addiction to painkillers after too many in-ring injuries.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
The cocktails lean toward the tropics, with painkillers, frozen piña coladas, and creative rum concoctions like the High Tai’d, a creamy blend of rum, pistachio, and yuzu curaçao.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for painkillers
analgesics
Noun
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Here's what to know about the medication, a powerful painkiller that belongs to a group of medicines called opioid analgesics.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Turmeric may have effects similar to those of analgesics, medicines used to relieve pain.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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“Painkillers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painkillers. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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