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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Touchscreen displays are standard for smartphones and tablets, but many computer manufacturers have started incorporating them into their laptop designs.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2026
Over the centuries, new technologies — like television and tablets — have eased the burdens of caregiving or helped keep children occupied.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 14 July 2026

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On Saturday, rescue crews aided by dogs and detectors found signs of life, confirming that at least one survivor was still trapped beneath the rubble.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 July 2026
Unlike dogs, they cannot simply be taken on longer walks, often resist dietary changes, and can be difficult to medicate consistently, making GLP-1 therapies potentially attractive if clinical trials prove successful.

— Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026

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From premium pet food to medical care Whether GLP-1 drugs eventually become commonplace in veterinary medicine remains uncertain.

— Elsa Ohlen,Carolin Roth, CNBC, 18 July 2026
The Fort Worth Police Department arrested three men on narcotics charges after seizing a large amount of drugs from their homes, police said.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 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

Definition of doses

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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
Compared to skunks and coyotes, raccoons were the quickest to discover that tapping the left button would release food, with most of the eight raccoon subjects unlocking the puzzle within one or two attempts.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

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