PILLS Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

pills

noun

plural of pill

as in tablets

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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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 pills Their first product was a liposomal omega supplement, a delivery method Elmi said encapsulates nutrients for higher absorption, in contrast to pills the body largely flushes out. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 July 2026 In 2023, at least three people were killed in retaliatory violence that Zambada directed after a large cache of fentanyl pills, methamphetamine and cocaine was stolen from the cartel, prosecutors said. — Michael R. Sisak, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026 New Haven police arrested Edwards on March 14, 2025, after allegedly finding him in possession of more than 200 grams of narcotics pills produced by Gonzalez, the indictment alleges. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026 Tart cherries naturally contain melatonin and antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins, which is why dietitians sometimes recommend a small glass in the evening as a gentler alternative to pills. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson july 18, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 July 2026 Hilton alleges that school staff members beat her, watched her shower, fed her unknown pills and locked her in solitary confinement without clothing. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 Gulping down a collagen pill sounds like an easy fix, but most pills just can’t fit enough peptides to make a difference. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 16 July 2026 The arrest report said a deputy found pain pills in his pocket and observed signs of impairment at the scene. — Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 16 July 2026 The agency had helped fund academic research that later formed the basis for two Gilead HIV pills, Truvada and Descovy. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 13 July 2026

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Noun

Compatible devices for cloud gaming include Xbox consoles (Xbox One and newer), supported TVs (newer Samsungs/LGs), VR headsets, Windows PCs, tablets and mobile devices.

— Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 July 2026
Confirmation of every device regularly used to access your account, including mobile phones, tablets, laptops and desktop computers.

— Andy Mitten, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of tablets

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On the other side are industry advocates, who say the animals are well cared for, the stables are fine and the owners and drivers love their horses like most pet owners love their dogs.

— Barry Williams, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
This one, by Adrián Xuana (San Martín Tilcajete, Oaxaca), is a towering, spindly incarnation of a xoloitzcuintli, those hairless Mexican dogs believed to guide spirits through the underworld.

— Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2026

Definition of dogs

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According to investigators, authorities believe a 32-year-old woman who died from an overdose had used drugs that were obtained from Muniz.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 25 July 2026
No involvement of drugs or alcohol is suspected, and both drivers cooperated with the investigation, with neither cited for the collision.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

Definition of drugs

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The team's doctor administered treatment doses according to height, with a standardized measuring tape against the wall to help determine the dose.

— William McCarthy, NPR, 4 July 2026
One study suggested that patients should be prescribed three or four doses, as well as an additional dose in case it’s needed.

— Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 8 May 2026

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On Martha’s Vineyard, a low-lying fence with chicken wire is installed seasonally at the entrance of a key breeding site for oystercatchers and other seabirds and shorebirds, which has kept skunks and raccoons that eat their eggs off the beach.

— Michael Casey, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Very Rivian also means yeti graphics on its vehicles, and Easter eggs like a frog and skunk underneath the washer fluid cover up front.

— Greg Migliore, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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