palliatives

noun

plural of palliative
1
as in sedatives

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as in medicines

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliatives
  1. narcotics
  2. medicines
  3. balms
  4. medicinals
  5. solutions
Noun
  • Somoza and Crystal then moved to Ahwatukee, Arizona, to live with her boyfriend, narcotics detective Avelino Tamala.
    — Kerry Breen, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The group’s advocacy for narcotics was both far-out—the idea that Class As might ever be administered clinically or therapeutically by the NHS was a fringe pursuit—and shockingly comprehensive.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of narcotics
Noun
  • Hospitals in the north lack health workers, medicines and equipment, while ambulance services are severely limited and insecurity is obstructing medical deliveries, Tedros said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • The Sudan Doctors Network warned the outages endanger hospitals, dialysis centers and blood banks, and threaten the cold storage needed for medicines and vaccines.
    — Hamza Fahmy, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of medicines
Noun
  • Unlike balms that leave behind a greasy film or visible buildup, Zvyk’s lip mask delivers a dewy, glass-like finish that’s comfortable enough to wear day or night.
    — Mariana Best, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Because these balms are waterless, a small fingertip amount does real work.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of balms
Noun
  • Others have a more functional endeavor, foraging for food or medicinals.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of medicinals
Noun
  • Barnhart and Eckerle recommend incorporating the following storage solutions to maximize space and add style.
    — Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2026
  • There are several possible solutions, but experts say there's no single fix.
    — Derek James, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of solutions
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