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a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the museum has an exhibit on some of the strange physics that were once used to cure disease
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Recent Examples of physics
IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
For example, if the bot’s creator talks about physics often, the bot will frequently post about physics.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Acclaimed for its dedication to long-form storytelling, early CGI VFX attempts, and faithful depiction of spaceflight physics, its online fanbase remains massive and the show is remembered as a space opera operating on a sophisticated level.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
His notebooks continue to inspire mathematical research, with his work now applied to modern physics and quantum mechanics.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
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Answering any of these questions could open the door to new physics, or fundamental discoveries beyond the Standard Model.
—IEEE Spectrum, 3 Feb. 2026
For example, if the bot’s creator talks about physics often, the bot will frequently post about physics.
—Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 3 Feb. 2026
Acclaimed for its dedication to long-form storytelling, early CGI VFX attempts, and faithful depiction of spaceflight physics, its online fanbase remains massive and the show is remembered as a space opera operating on a sophisticated level.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
His notebooks continue to inspire mathematical research, with his work now applied to modern physics and quantum mechanics.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physics
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How would changing the FDA’s rules to make more drugs available OTC affect accessibility?—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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The minister also said work was already underway with other southern African countries to manufacture drugs locally and pool resources across borders.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Feb. 2026
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Others remain apprehensive about the ongoing therapies and medications that will continue to change their quality of life, coupled with the anxiety of the cancer returning.—
Alexa Mikhail,
Flow Space,
18 Feb. 2026
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These include thrombolytic medications that dissolve clots, procedures to remove or break up clots or, rarely, surgery.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
18 Feb. 2026
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After her godson doctors her résumé, Maya lands a C-suite job at a beauty company and almost immediately makes an enemy out of the boss’ daughter.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Refusing to consider what might be effective remedies will condemn some people to die.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are a range of treatments available, from lifestyle changes and over-the-counter remedies to prescription medication and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), sometimes called hormone replacement therapy (HRT).—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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Walid Mohamed, a resident of Kadugli, told the AP that breaking the siege allowed more goods and medicines to enter the city, reopening the corridor with Dilling and driving down food prices after a dire humanitarian situation unfolded there.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 Feb. 2026
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That organization represents manufacturers and distributors of generic prescription medicines.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
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As a result, Sage & Salt treats its bottles as a way to shift your mood and intention, not merely to smell great all day long.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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Those aren’t the only topics that this former child star treats with sobering candor on this album.—
Maya Georgi,
Rolling Stone,
20 Feb. 2026
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Her father — struggling with poverty and the grief over his wife's death — wants to shoot it, but Jessica secretly nurses the animal back to health, bringing her closer to her father in the process.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Physics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physics. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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