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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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as in dogs
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
According to the arrest affidavit, the pills were later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid for pain relief.
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Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
In exchange, Shackelford received about $5,000 and pain pills, officials said.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Murrill is pursuing criminal cases against two doctors — one each in California and New York — accused of sending pills to patients in Louisiana.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Some committed suicide by taking pills.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Investigators found two pills near the door in the bedroom, including one that was red or pink and another that had white powder inside, the warrant states.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
But Wagler’s mother, Jennifer, said Keaton didn’t like pills or needles, Birch recalled.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Two white pills identified as hydrocodone were found in his left pants pocket during a search after his arrest, the affidavit said.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Authorities reported finding no alcohol or drugs in his SUV, but reportedly discovered two white pills on his person upon taking Woods to jail.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2026
In exchange, Shackelford received about $5,000 and pain pills, officials said.
—Cbs News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
Murrill is pursuing criminal cases against two doctors — one each in California and New York — accused of sending pills to patients in Louisiana.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Some committed suicide by taking pills.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 7 Apr. 2026
Investigators found two pills near the door in the bedroom, including one that was red or pink and another that had white powder inside, the warrant states.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 3 Apr. 2026
But Wagler’s mother, Jennifer, said Keaton didn’t like pills or needles, Birch recalled.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026
Two white pills identified as hydrocodone were found in his left pants pocket during a search after his arrest, the affidavit said.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Authorities reported finding no alcohol or drugs in his SUV, but reportedly discovered two white pills on his person upon taking Woods to jail.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pills
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Older 2011 and 2012-era Kindle Fire tablets will also lose access to the Kindle Store.—
Andrew Cunningham,
ArsTechnica,
8 Apr. 2026
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Apps and Amazon services on the Fire tablets won't be affected either.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
7 Apr. 2026
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Residents in Charlotte and unincorporated parts of Mecklenburg County are required to purchase a license for dogs and cats over 4 months old.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2026
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In a recording of a different non-emergency call demonstrated for USA TODAY, the Aurelian system answered a call from a man reporting his neighbor's barking dogs.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
6 Apr. 2026
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Kratom is a plant that has both opioid-like and stimulant-like properties and can be produced into other forms like powder, capsules and liquids.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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From mushroom coffees and herbal tinctures to capsules promising calmer moods and sharper focus, adaptogens have moved from niche wellness circles into mainstream conversations.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2026
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Partly that’s due to recently winning the Lasker Award, considered the most prestigious honor in medical research, but also because there’s just enough distance from the drugs his research helped produce to want to put words to the arc.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Inside the backpack was an Ibuprofen bottle which contained four Alprazolam pills and one Oxycodone pill — both of which are Schedule II drugs that require a prescription, per the report.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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In the new sequel, Grace teams with her estranged younger sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), as they’re hunted by four elite families full of murderous jerks scrambling to become the High Seat of a Council that controls the world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Smarmy jerks can get obscenely wealthy in this country just by managing other people’s money.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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Those assigned to higher doses worked their way up to the highest dose.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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If taking higher doses (500–1000 mg or more), consider dividing the dose in two, taken at separate meals.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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Plot details are being kept under wraps, though the film has been described as a four-quadrant coming-of-age comedy set in the world of funny and evil clowns.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
7 Apr. 2026
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From ringmasters and lions to clowns and mimes, everyone went all out with their party attire.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
6 Apr. 2026
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Like most common garden pests, skunks are often misunderstood creatures.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
5 Apr. 2026
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Health officials in Oakland County reported that a resident was bitten by a skunk last Friday, which tested positive for rabies earlier this week.—
Eric Henderson,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Pills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pills. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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