palliatives

noun

plural of palliative
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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. solutions
Noun
  • The defense said Davis left the narcotics trade in 2009 and worked a steady job before illness forced him to retire in 2014.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to the murder charges, Kuilan is charged with possession of narcotics with intent to sell.
    — Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of narcotics
Noun
  • The Consumer Healthcare Products Association warned of potential consequences of revising GRAS for dietary supplements and over-the-counter medicines.
    — Brandon Gomez, CNBC, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Biosimilars are medicines made from living organisms called biologics.
    — Joshua P. Cohen, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of medicines
Noun
  • Both layering balms can be worn alone or paired with the Rare Beginnings Eau de Parfum to add depth and customize the scent.
    — Casey DelBasso, ABC News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The next generation of lip balms taps into that nostalgia while being equal parts practical and aspirational.
    — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of balms
Noun
  • When a problem gets this big, such simple diagnostics can be invaluable for grounding solutions in reality.
    — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • These changes demonstrate what can be achieved when policymakers listen to small businesses and work together on practical solutions.
    — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of solutions
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