as in medication
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
prescribed a drug to treat the bacterial infection
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Recent Examples of drug
Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2025
Chavez previously ran a ketamine clinic and allegedly submitted a bogus prescription in the name of a former patient to secure the drug.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Liam Quinn, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Colbert has a criminal history involving drugging men, theft, and fraudulent use of credit cards.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The 37-year-old man accused of faking the seizure was arrested and charged with theft, conspiracy to commit a felony, and drug possession, officials said.
—Paloma Chavez, Sacramento Bee, 25 Feb. 2025
Chavez previously ran a ketamine clinic and allegedly submitted a bogus prescription in the name of a former patient to secure the drug.
—Tracy Wright, Fox News, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Two men were sentenced to decades in prison after they were found guilty of drugging, raping and murdering a 24-year-old father in Scotland.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 10 Feb. 2025
Colbert has a criminal history involving drugging men, theft, and fraudulent use of credit cards.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drug
Noun
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Tamiflu, an antiviral for the flu, is often only prescribed after a positive test, but the medication works best when taken within a couple of days of symptom onset.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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But Dana only needs a little bit of help to get the medication Aiden needs to be made.—
Taylor Grothe,
Parents,
28 Feb. 2025
Verb
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To aid Blonsky in his mission, Ross doses Blonsky with a version of the supersoldier serum.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
14 Feb. 2025
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The vaginal ring contains half the estrogen dose birth control pills do.5 Noninvasive and discreet.—
Megan Nunn, PharmD,
Verywell Health,
12 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Ambler's work has attracted attention from leading advocates of music in medicine, reflecting a growing international movement.—
Elizabeth Cook,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2025
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Tailoring health offerings to meet local needs can involve designing low-cost diagnostics for rural areas, incorporating traditional medicine into product portfolios or addressing dietary health concerns unique to specific populations.—
Aman Gupta,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Plot Your Containers If lack of space is an issue, container gardening is the remedy.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Treatment plans typically involve a combination of medications and at-home remedies.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
5 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Unfortunately, there's no instant cure for ringworm.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
6 Mar. 2025
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The most popular treatment involved isolated sanatoriums in high-altitude areas such as the Adirondacks and the Rocky Mountains, where the cold, dry air was believed to be a cure.—
Karen Dobos,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Drug.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drug. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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