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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
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Politics, not aviation physics, is doing the damage.
—Imran Khalid, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
The whole field was turning into an ideological battleground between proponents of experimental physics, which became known as Deutsche Physik, and theoretical physics, labeled Jüdische Physik.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang, one of the most influential scientists in modern physics, died at 103.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
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The thorium nuclear transition could enable physicists to explore previously inaccessible realms of new physics.
—Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 27 Oct. 2025
Politics, not aviation physics, is doing the damage.
—Imran Khalid, Boston Herald, 27 Oct. 2025
The whole field was turning into an ideological battleground between proponents of experimental physics, which became known as Deutsche Physik, and theoretical physics, labeled Jüdische Physik.
—Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Chinese Nobel Prize-winning physicist Chen Ning Yang, one of the most influential scientists in modern physics, died at 103.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physics
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The regime that jails children also profits from drugs, human trafficking, and online scams.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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The announcement includes a commitment from both companies to sell the starting dose of new oral GLP-1 drugs for about $150; the higher doses for Eli Lilly’s drug will be capped at $399.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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For years, millions of Americans have been priced out of these medications.—
Nicholas Florko,
The Atlantic,
7 Nov. 2025
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Senior administration officials estimate about 1 in 10 Medicare recipients will qualify for weight-loss medications based on their height and weight and underlying medical conditions.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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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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If that’s the case, her gynecologist can suggest remedies for fixing the problem.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
6 Nov. 2025
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For people who work for UPS and were injured or killed during the crash, their remedies would likely fall to workers' compensation but there could be room for legal claims to be filed against non-UPS third parties as well.—
Connor Giffin,
Louisville Courier Journal,
6 Nov. 2025
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This collaborative model ensures that the L7|ESP platform can provide a comprehensive, extensible solution for any organization navigating the difficult path of digital transformation in the pursuit of new medicines and better patient outcomes.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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The first wave of obesity drugs, which dominate the market, has mainly focused on the gut hormone GLP-1, but drugmakers are now looking for medicines that target other hormones or help preserve muscle mass during fat-loss with their next generation of drugs.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sulfasalazine is an anti-inflammatory medication that treats certain autoimmune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis (RA).—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
10 Nov. 2025
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The vegan baker treats lactose-free ice cream lovers to a dairy-free delight with a malted base featuring chunks of thick mint cookies for a crisp, chocolate-filled, and refreshingly cool flavor.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Physics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physics. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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