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Recent Examples of palliative
Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
In this context, the study aimed to determine whether there is a scientific consensus on the use of medical cannabis for cancer patients, including both palliative care and its potential as an anticancer treatment.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
One of the advantages of early detection is that the goal of treatment becomes a cure as opposed to palliative.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Hospice and palliative care remain underutilized — especially in dementia.
—Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
In this context, the study aimed to determine whether there is a scientific consensus on the use of medical cannabis for cancer patients, including both palliative care and its potential as an anticancer treatment.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
Both are palliatives but not cures to the challenge of creating a unified legal function capable of serving the needs of digital/AI-era business.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
One of the advantages of early detection is that the goal of treatment becomes a cure as opposed to palliative.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliative
Adjective
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It may be accompanied by curative or therapeutic treatment.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
29 Apr. 2025
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Early diagnosis is crucial for patients to begin treatment with existing therapies that, while not curative, have been shown to slow cognitive decline.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Jeff Getting: The evidence introduced at the trial was … contained in the autopsy report, which didn't find any significant evidence of sedatives … But Kate Fox also testified that Linda had discussed ways of getting rid of her husband, including running him over with a car.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
20 May 2025
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Florida uses a three-drug cocktail for its lethal injection: a sedative, a paralytic and a drug that stops the heart, according to the Corrections Department.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
16 May 2025
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Vitale, who is planning a career in medicine, received the award in New Hampshire with former Chargers coach Chris Pincince, who was let go in May after the move to Division I, there in support.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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The institutions are closely intertwined, and their histories provide invaluable insight into the way science, medicine and the human psyche were understood, diagnosed and treated in Italy at the time.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Working directly with an outside expert may be beneficial.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The researchers noted that, for most people, two cups of coffee per day are generally safe and potentially beneficial.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Second-round draft pick tight end Mason Taylor will likely be relied on as a security blanket for Fields in the passing game.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
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To hear the Stars tell it, playing in front of Oettinger is the ultimate luxury, a security blanket like no other.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Noun
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And tucked in one aisle, a collection of lotions and balms that wouldn’t look out of place in a high-end apothecary — but come from nearby farms.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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With an interior slip pocket and a zip pocket, there’s a surprising amount of places to safely keep your on-the-go must-haves, including lip balm and lipstick, gum, and hand sanitizer.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Meeting her audience at a remedial ground level in the lyrics while waxing ecstatically in interviews about the ambitions of Pink Floyd rock operas, Panos Cosmatos films, and Beyoncé documentaries relays a humming dissonance.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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How many remedial courses should a college student be allowed to take?—
Lynne Agress,
Baltimore Sun,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Screen time should be purposeful and intentional, not just a digital pacifier.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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The baby was captured sleeping on his mother's chest, stretching his limbs out while laying in a crib and sucking on a pacifier while looking at his mother.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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“Palliative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliative. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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