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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
Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
Quantum field theory — a central aspect of modern physics, which has long struggled with its foundations — makes use of very sophisticated algebra and category theory, Scholze noted.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
The cargo haul includes about 620 pounds (280 kilograms) of scientific experiments in fluid physics and other fields, 1,540 pounds (700 kg) of propellant and the last of three new spacewalking spacesuits.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 May 2026
Expert witness on lead exposure After Sullivan's testimony, the defense called expert witness Aaron Specht, an assistant professor at Purdue University with expertise in environmental health and physics.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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To further test their system, the researchers ran what’s known as a Bell test, which analyzes a quantum system for any hints it might be affected by classical physics.
—Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 27 May 2026
Quantum field theory — a central aspect of modern physics, which has long struggled with its foundations — makes use of very sophisticated algebra and category theory, Scholze noted.
—Konstantin Kakaes, Quanta Magazine, 20 May 2026
The cargo haul includes about 620 pounds (280 kilograms) of scientific experiments in fluid physics and other fields, 1,540 pounds (700 kg) of propellant and the last of three new spacewalking spacesuits.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 11 May 2026
Expert witness on lead exposure After Sullivan's testimony, the defense called expert witness Aaron Specht, an assistant professor at Purdue University with expertise in environmental health and physics.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physics
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The flowing fluid can transport hydraulic power to actuators, carry chemical substances such as drugs or sensing agents, and potentially transmit information signals through fluidic pathways.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
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Pennington said in his statement there is no indication drugs or alcohol were involved in the crash.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
PEOPLE,
12 June 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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Although the study measured people’s ability to manage medications and healthcare, the results of the study are not an indictment on the individual, but rather a call to action for the health system to improve communication and collaboration with patients, Wolf said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN Money,
10 June 2026
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Gopuff, based in Philadelphia, is a delivery service for everything from groceries and household items to over-the-counter medications and alcohol, according to the company website.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2026
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Trump also poked Macron by telling a private luncheon in April that his wife, Brigitte Macron, treats her husband badly.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Every five to seven years, a new class of threat arrives, the field treats it as unprecedented and the practitioners who recognize the shape from prior waves are the ones who solve it first.—
Harsh Singhal,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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In a statement, Miami-Dade Department of Transportation and Public Works said that the County Attorney’s Office is actively pursuing all available legal and financial remedies to recover damages from Phoenix.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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The green light doesn’t appear to require any divestitures, behavioral remedies or concessions.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 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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The flight would carry critical medicines, food, nurses and doctors.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
9 June 2026
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Thick biologics and medicines typically require big needles and long hospital infusions.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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“Physics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physics. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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