palliatives

noun

plural of palliative
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as in sedatives

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as in medicines

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  1. narcotics
  2. medicines
  3. balms
  4. solutions
Noun
  • Hunter Biden was found guilty on three felony gun charges that stemmed from his purchase and possession of a gun while using narcotics in 2018.
    — Juhi Doshi, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Ecuador is considered to be a logistical hub for drug trafficking, where drugs are stockpiled, stored and distributed via Central American routes mainly to the United States, though narcotics are also shipped to Europe.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of narcotics
Noun
  • One analysis found that investment in small-molecule medicines has declined by as much as 70% since the IRA became law.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • If the medicines fail to clear out the bacteria, or if they aren't used correctly, the Mayo Clinic says conditions are ideal for the bacteria to take hold and multiply, becoming more resistant.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of medicines
Noun
  • Skin tints, blurring balms, four kinds of lip liner—amid an increasing bevy of products to choose between, choice paralysis begs the question of what a makeup routine actually requires.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Keep reading for more cleansing balms that melt away makeup, sunscreen, dirt, and grime.
    — Anna Traver, InStyle, 15 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
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