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noun

Definition of physicsnext
plural of physic
as in drugs
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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verb

present tense third-person singular of physic
as in ministers (to)

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Recent Examples of physics
Noun
Floating in zero gravity, players slice derelict spacecraft into salvageable chunks, while also contending with unruly physics, pressure, and profit margins. — Alan Bradley, Space.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Indefinite Causal Order Quantum systems often display behaviors that are difficult to explain with classical physics. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026 Originally from China's tech-hub Shenzhen, Deng's research on axiomatizing physics, establishing mathematical rules that could be used to explain branches of the science, drew praise from the IMU. — Jan Camenzind Broomby, NPR, 23 July 2026 This maintenance strategy is also part of Morpho’s broader physics-first product design. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for physics
Recent Examples of Synonyms for physics
  1. drugs
  2. doctors
  3. medications
  4. treats
  5. remedies
  6. nurses
  7. medicines
Noun
  • In the past, Manny would have turned to drugs to take the weight off his shoulders, at least for a little while.
    — Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In the chamber, Hood extends one shaking hand over Silvia, his other hand lightly bracing Silvia’s leg as the three drugs are being administered in sequence.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 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
Definition of doctors
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  • Meanwhile, employer-plan spending and utilization of GLP-1 drugs — diabetes medications widely used for weight loss — have risen roughly 50 to 65 percent since 2023.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Her defense says she was prescribed 13 medications over four months as her mental health deteriorated.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of medications
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  • The specialised center treats children for acute and chronic pain.
    — Kirk Ogunrinde, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • But being away from his family wasn’t easy, especially in an industry that sometimes treats young players as cash cows.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of treats
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  • However, there are some tried and tested remedies to eradicate foot odor quickly.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
  • What starts as a reasonable desire to prevent disease can escalate into constant testing and rigid routines built around an ever-growing roster of supplements and experimental remedies.
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of remedies
Verb
  • Ultimately, Etna’s closest bond is with the itinerant medic Hong who nurses his emaciated, shrapnel-scarred body.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Rachel dates a shoe store operator named Lou (Bob Hoskins), while Charlotte nurses a crush on her handsome young school bus driver and flirts with Catholicism to the chagrin of her Jewish mother.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 17 July 2026
Definition of nurses
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  • However, Jaworski, who has donated plasma four times, says payment helps to ensure a sustainable supply of the raw material for lifesaving medicines.
    — CNN Staff, CNN Money, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Side effects can include nausea and diarrhea, and magnesium supplements can also interact with other medicines and supplements.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of medicines

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