palliatives

Definition of palliativesnext
plural of palliative

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Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • To complete your routine, check out more makeup that doubles as skincare below, like Neutrogena’s Healthy Skin foundation from the same collection, tinted lip balms with SPF, hydrating under-eye brighteners, and more.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Topical products like creams, lotions and balms can still be sold as well, along with non-intoxicating CBD products that fall within the legal threshold.
    Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Special narcotics prosecutor Bridget Brennan said one apartment had all of the equipment necessary to package fentanyl.
    Jennifer Bisram, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
  • Sangha’s associate and Perry’s assistant also pleaded guilty to narcotics charges and are awaiting sentencing.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Choose sustainable solutions, not quick, leaky patches.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 8 Apr. 2026
  • Skin care solutions are designed to simplify routines.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Palliatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliatives. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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