palliatives

Definition of palliativesnext
plural of palliative
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Noun
  • The hospital performed worse than average on urinary tract infections, patients falls and injuries, falls causing broken hips and communications about medicines.
    Eva Flowe May 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
  • That would essentially allow the Medicare program to piggyback on other countries that negotiate the prices of some of the most expensive medicines.
    Elisabeth Rosenthal, Miami Herald, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • The same discount also applies to all IGK products in our special Amazon storefront, including standout hair balms, texture sprays, and more.
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
  • The Lanolips Phone Lip Balm Holder is a handy attachment your dry lips will thank you for, paired together with fun balms.
    Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In Peter’s case, his work provides a neat cover for what appears to be a pretty serious dependence on cocaine and other narcotics.
    Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 15 May 2026
  • The investigation allegedly found that Canada, Coley and others orchestrated the street level distribution of narcotics through other members of the conspiracy, officials said.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • By the end of the year, those small indoor air quality solutions can add up to a healthier home and healthier lungs for the entire family.
    Ryan Brennan May 19, Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
  • The airlines integrating these solutions range from ultra-low-cost carriers to legacy airlines, spanning regions from North America to the Middle East.
    Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 19 May 2026
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“Palliatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliatives. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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