PILL Synonyms: 132 Similar and Opposite Words

pill

noun

Definition of pill

as in tablet

a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally you'll have to take one of these pills every six hours for your flu

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as in bastard

a person whose behavior is offensive to others she can be such a pill when things don't go her way

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Recent Examples of pill Stem cells, peptides, testosterone, pills, mounds of supplements just to keep everything balanced. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026 That’s the early potential of a new slate of injections, pills, and combination regimens targeting the amylin pathway, which involves a hormone released in the pancreas alongside insulin that helps regulate hunger and fullness. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026 His death sparked a Charlotte Observer investigation that exposed how fentanyl pills disguised as Percocets were sold for $7 inside Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools —specifically Hough High School — and was killing teens or landing them in rehab. — Julia Coin october 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026 Some bottles of the prescription drug chlorthalidone, a diuretic prescribed to treat high blood pressure, have been recalled nationwide because the pills don’t dissolve properly. — Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 1 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for pill

Recent Examples of Synonyms for pill

Noun

The $55 billion oral care market is already seeing lozenges, gums, sprays and tablets positioned for on-the-go use, including a prebiotic toothpaste personalized to the specific bacteria in a customer’s mouth, according to Fitt Insider.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
Equipped with a handy strap for crossbody wear, the viral hit can hold a 10-inch tablet, has zipper closure, and will appear dashing alongside your trench coat lineup.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of tablet

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The capsules will separate from the vehicle and collect data on how different heat shield materials withstand extreme conditions.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Oct. 2026
The capsule recovery was quick, with it being hauled up onto a SpaceX vessel in less than an hour.

— Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of capsule

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Bella’s childhood friend Angus (Jake Simmance), a corporate jerk, condescendingly probes Johnny about his career.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
There was significant excitement over the first-look footage revealing perhaps the world’s biggest movie star transforming himself to become a portly, gray-haired jerk in an offbeat feature focusing on climate change.

— Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of jerk

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In North Carolina, rabies cases are most commonly found in raccoons, skunks, foxes and bats, Associate Professor in the Department of Public Health and Health Administration Rafael Vieira told UNC Charlotte.

— Eva Flowe October 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 Oct. 2026
In California, bats and skunks are the animals that most often get rabies, according to the state health department.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of skunk

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The smart kids, the shy ones, the jokers and the loners — every one of them is caught in the pyroclastic flow of adolescence, every minute a negotiation between fitting in and standing out.

— Jessica Kiang, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
The jokers Toth and Jackson, bless them, keep things endearing and funny.

— Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of joker

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Over a 13-month period that included the COVID-19 shutdown, the study identified 232 animal carcasses along the route, including bighorn sheep, mountain lions, squirrels and snakes.

— Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
So was everyone relieved when the new Anaconda turned out to be a meta comedy and not some hardcore snake movie like Beware Boiúna?

— Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026