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Recent Examples of palliative
Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 25 Mar. 2025
In frustration, Brant planted herself in front of the door to her hospital room, barring entry until doctors acknowledged what the patient wanted, which was palliative care and a peaceful death.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
Proponents of the bill say assisted dying can bring dignity to terminal patients at the end of their lives, averting months of suffering and physical decline, and easing pressure on the country’s palliative, or end-of-life, services.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Of those deaths, the overwhelming majority (91.2%) were among people receiving hospice and/or palliative care, according to the CDPH.
—Teri Sforza, Orange County Register, 25 Mar. 2025
In frustration, Brant planted herself in front of the door to her hospital room, barring entry until doctors acknowledged what the patient wanted, which was palliative care and a peaceful death.
—Corinne Purtill, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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
Proponents of the bill say assisted dying can bring dignity to terminal patients at the end of their lives, averting months of suffering and physical decline, and easing pressure on the country’s palliative, or end-of-life, services.
—Rob Picheta, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliative
Adjective
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This includes advocating for policies that eliminate the requirement to forgo curative treatments, improve reimbursement rates and address provider shortages.—
James Dismond,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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There has been some scientific research into whether these curative feelings can be backed up by actual findings.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Additionally, fentanyl has been used with other illicit drugs including the deadly xylazine, a veterinary sedative.—
Dr. Yifrah Kaminer,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2025
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The autopsy report detailed that the sedative effects of the substances contributed to his drowning.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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These include medicines that increase available dopamine, resemble dopamine or block its natural breakdown.—
Lillian Ali,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 Apr. 2025
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The drones are also able to fly in life-saving equipment like oxygen cylinders and medicines.—
Esha Mitra,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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These issues are very complicated, and Special Envoy Witkoff's direct communication today was a step forward in achieving a mutually beneficial outcome.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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Implementing these systems can be a logical and beneficial extension of application modernization, taking efficiency and agility to a new level.—
Manuel Sanchez,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The ensuing political fallout has been shadowed by the opening weeks of Mr. Trump’s administration, including threats of tariffs on European exports and a pullback of America’s military security blanket that has protected Germany since the end of World War II.—
Jim Tankersley,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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But Warren could be an excellent security blanket for whoever is under center.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
27 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The kit includes a daily cleanser, makeup cleansing balm, hydrating booster drops, and face and eye cream.—
Chaunie Brusie, RN,
Parents,
17 Apr. 2025
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Aloes were calming balms in ancient times, and that is still the case today.—
The San Diego Union Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The investigations have forgone standard protocol, with a lack of transparency or remedial period.—
Lexi Lonas Cochran,
The Hill,
8 Apr. 2025
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The First Problem: Arrogant Executives Many executives mistakenly see coaching as remedial, something for struggling performers.—
Dr. Corrie Block, PhD,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Avoid making the move if your child is in the throes of toilet training, giving up a pacifier, or getting used to a new child care arrangement, for example.—
Laura Broadwell,
Parents,
18 Mar. 2025
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The child could be seen wearing a plum-colored outfit with a matching hood and had a pink pacifier in her mouth.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Palliative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliative. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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