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Recent Examples of doses
Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Novo Nordisk charges $499 a month for all doses of Wegovy, while Eli Lilly offers its lowest dose for $349 and the others at $499.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Two doses are recommended for those between ages 6 months and 8 years who have never received a flu vaccine, only received one dose in the past or with unknown flu vaccine history.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
Dosage and potential risks Daily creatine doses can range from 2 to 10 grams per day, but McKinney said most people see benefits with a daily ongoing dose of 5 grams.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Some childhood vaccines require multiple doses—MMR is given in two doses, and DTaP is a five-dose series, for example.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Four doses of the polio vaccine or three if the third dose was given after the age of 4.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Two doses are 97% effective against measles, while one dose is 93% effective.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
The vaccines are administered in two doses and are highly effective, with two doses being 97% effective while one dose is 93% effective.
—Matthew Rodriguez, CBS News, 31 Jan. 2026
Novo Nordisk charges $499 a month for all doses of Wegovy, while Eli Lilly offers its lowest dose for $349 and the others at $499.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Two doses are recommended for those between ages 6 months and 8 years who have never received a flu vaccine, only received one dose in the past or with unknown flu vaccine history.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2025
Dosage and potential risks Daily creatine doses can range from 2 to 10 grams per day, but McKinney said most people see benefits with a daily ongoing dose of 5 grams.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2025
Some childhood vaccines require multiple doses—MMR is given in two doses, and DTaP is a five-dose series, for example.
—ArsTechnica, 24 Sep. 2025
Four doses of the polio vaccine or three if the third dose was given after the age of 4.
—Lily Altavena, Freep.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Two doses are 97% effective against measles, while one dose is 93% effective.
—Kansas City Star, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for doses
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Much of the research guiding treatments, dosages and even medical textbooks continues to be grounded in male physiology.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Feb. 2026
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The same drugs, made in the same factories, at the same dosages, are costing Americans up to 1000% more than in any other country.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The undertaking that started in October resulted in the recovery of 176 firearms in the state and vast amounts of drugs, including fentanyl and other substances, KTAL/KMSS reported.—
Alex Nitzberg,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Several speakers said the restrictions put forward in the measure would put an unreasonable burden on service providers and facilities, who would be held liable if people seeking support are using or possessing drugs without their knowledge.—
Robin Opsahl,
Iowa Capital Dispatch,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Doses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/doses. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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