as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
some pharmaceuticals can be quite risky unless taken correctly
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Recent Examples of pharmaceutical
Tariffs ranging up to 44% on machinery, 22% on chemicals and 11% on pharmaceuticals will also be mostly eliminated.
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Rajesh Roy, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Accelerating Collaboration and Innovation For the pharmaceutical sector, where speed and precision are critical, AI is already reshaping innovation pipelines.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
That bark contains polyphenolic compounds that bind with and degrade antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Rajesh Roy, Los Angeles Times, 27 Jan. 2026
Accelerating Collaboration and Innovation For the pharmaceutical sector, where speed and precision are critical, AI is already reshaping innovation pipelines.
—CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
That bark contains polyphenolic compounds that bind with and degrade antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals.
—New Atlas, 21 Jan. 2026
He's written dozens of profiles of entrepreneurs across a variety of fields and done deep dives into technological trends from superconductors to space travel to pharmaceuticals.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 21 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pharmaceutical
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This is likely the result of a decline in deaths from COVID, unintentional injuries like drug overdoses, heart disease and cancer, the data suggests.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a series of emails from 2013 Epstein sent to himself, Epstein appeared to suggest that Bill Gates was having an extramarital affair and seeking illicit drugs.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
3 Feb. 2026
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Nanos previously said Nancy Guthrie did not leave the home by herself, pointing to her limited mobility and a health condition that could prove to be fatal if the necessary medication was not taken within 24 hours.—
Julia Bonavita , Adam Sabes,
FOXNews.com,
4 Feb. 2026
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Wise also did not have the correct documentation for payroll increases, did not pay off the county credit card, and allegedly took money and personal property, including jewelry, from clients in a county program that dealt with residents' social security needs such as rent, medication and food.—
Kyle Werner,
Des Moines Register,
3 Feb. 2026
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In this Gothic fantasy debut, Leena Al-Sayer bargains her ability to see the dead in order to pay for the expensive medicine her brother Rami needs to live.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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Historically, kratom has been used in traditional medicines by brewing it in teas or chewing the leaves.—
Gary Kirkilas II,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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There is a bit of an ideological bent to the debate over whether, for example, federal courts can provide remedies for unconstitutional actions by federal officers without an express act of Congress.—
Isaac Chotiner,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Do not make your own elderberry remedies without consulting experts on how to make them safely.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
26 Jan. 2026
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That cold, salty air is the cure for the common dislike of cold.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
1 Feb. 2026
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While research is advancing, there is no cure for the disease, although medications are available to manage symptoms.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
31 Jan. 2026
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“Pharmaceutical.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pharmaceutical. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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