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a substance that is used to kill harmful bacteria and to cure infections
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Recent Examples of antibiotics
For example, colloidal silver, once used for wound treatment before antibiotics, became available and is sometimes marketed as a remedy for chronic Lyme disease, despite the fact that silver can accumulate in tissues and cause serious side effects.
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Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Most cases caught early are treated effectively with antibiotics, but some patients have longer-lasting and sometimes devastating symptoms even after treatment, a condition referred to as post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, or chronic or long Lyme.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The disease is treated with antibiotics that are taken every day for four to six months, the CDC states.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Newman wondered whether environmental changes to the ultimate source of antibiotics - soil - might be contributing to this rise, too.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Major dental work to remove her broken and decaying teeth, concentrated nutrition, antibiotics, vaccines, a spay surgery and an introduction to such simple luxuries as an indoor bed and gentle touch have all been part of Gertie’s healing.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Lyme disease can be curable, especially if it is treated early with a suitable course of antibiotics lasting two to four weeks.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
But many patients, unable to get relief from antibiotics, had little else to try.
—Eric Boodman, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Most cases caught early are treated effectively with antibiotics, but some patients have longer-lasting and sometimes devastating symptoms even after treatment, a condition referred to as post-treatment Lyme disease syndrome, or chronic or long Lyme.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
The disease is treated with antibiotics that are taken every day for four to six months, the CDC states.
—Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Newman wondered whether environmental changes to the ultimate source of antibiotics - soil - might be contributing to this rise, too.
—Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 27 Mar. 2026
Major dental work to remove her broken and decaying teeth, concentrated nutrition, antibiotics, vaccines, a spay surgery and an introduction to such simple luxuries as an indoor bed and gentle touch have all been part of Gertie’s healing.
—News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.
—Jacob A Tennessen, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
Lyme disease can be curable, especially if it is treated early with a suitable course of antibiotics lasting two to four weeks.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
But many patients, unable to get relief from antibiotics, had little else to try.
—Eric Boodman, STAT, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for antibiotics
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His story, from New York City busker to his felony conviction for running drugs to a full-scale breakthrough over the past five years, runs parallel to that of McLane.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Boosting feasibility, lenacapavir’s manufacturer was a principal participant in the subscription agreements for hepatitis C drugs.—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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The committee substitute aligned the bill with federal requirements, beginning the start of co-pays in October 2028 and reducing them to $5 for all health care services and $1 for prescription medications.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Later that month, Tarrant County deputies searched Laura's home and seized her cell phone, two tablets, two laptops, and medical supplies and medications prescribed to her son.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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People might be more willing to take a pill to treat obesity because so many adults already take oral medicines to manage blood pressure and cholesterol.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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Those are given as weekly injections and, along with rival drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, have transformed weight-loss and diabetes treatment, with millions of people taking the medicines.—
Meg Tirrell,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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His latest move is a 100% import tax on brand-name pharmaceuticals, part of a campaign to prod companies to manufacture drugs in the United States.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
3 Apr. 2026
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Plants are also a primary source of consumer goods, such as building materials, textile fibers, and pharmaceuticals.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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Common topics of health misinformation include false claims about vaccines, promoting remedies that are not supported by science and undermining scientific understanding about the causes of different health issues.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The case initially sought remedies that could have separated Ticketmaster from Live Nation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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My uncle Phil deserved one that did not force him to choose between his prescriptions and his credit card balance.—
James Hart,
Hartford Courant,
30 Mar. 2026
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Companies like Hers, Ro, RemedyMeds, and MEDVi offer holistic weight loss programs for GLP-1 medications, including coaching, prescriptions, fulfillment, and weight loss program development.—
Kate Tully Ellsworth,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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Trapping light inside liquid crystal whirlpools The team drew inspiration from quantum physics, where electrons occupy specific energy levels inside atoms.—
Rupendra Brahambhatt,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Mar. 2026
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Some of this follows from basic physics.—
Yook JiHun,
Popular Science,
26 Mar. 2026
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The best serums for split ends Jennifer Korab, celebrity stylist and owner of Renaissance Salon & Spa in Hillsborough, New Jersey, suggests regularly applying a leave-in deep-conditioning treatment or hair serum to the ends of your hair.—
Danielle Sinay,
Glamour,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Antibiotics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/antibiotics. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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