as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
prescribed a drug to treat the bacterial infection
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Recent Examples of drugs
Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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
The drugs will still be covered for diabetes use, district officials say.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
That might change as Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, the two dominating players, will likely face increasing competition as other companies develop rival drugs.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
It’s often used in conjunction with acetaminophen or other drugs that can damage the liver and is often prescribed by doctors for these uses.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The country has universal health care for its citizens, meaning the cost of drugs and procedures poses less of a burden for people seeking care.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
On occasion, seized drugs earmarked for testing at a state laboratory never made it there, a source with knowledge of the subsequent investigation told CNN.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The upcoming drugs CagriSema and retatrutide target multiple gut hormones and could cause twice as much weight loss than current treatments.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
Noun
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
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
The drugs will still be covered for diabetes use, district officials say.
—Scott Travis, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2026
That might change as Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly, the two dominating players, will likely face increasing competition as other companies develop rival drugs.
—Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2026
It’s often used in conjunction with acetaminophen or other drugs that can damage the liver and is often prescribed by doctors for these uses.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
The country has universal health care for its citizens, meaning the cost of drugs and procedures poses less of a burden for people seeking care.
—Joseph Choi, The Hill, 12 Feb. 2026
On occasion, seized drugs earmarked for testing at a state laboratory never made it there, a source with knowledge of the subsequent investigation told CNN.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
The upcoming drugs CagriSema and retatrutide target multiple gut hormones and could cause twice as much weight loss than current treatments.
—Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drugs
Noun
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This includes medications, risk of falling, mobility, vision and balance.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Scientists are studying whether GLP-1 medications can tamp down that brain activity for people with addiction, when they’re exposed to drugs and alcohol.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
New Yorker,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This is from the anti-rejection medicines.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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These shifts are poised to reshape what kinds of medicines become viable.—
Paul Hudson,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Refusing to consider what might be effective remedies will condemn some people to die.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2026
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There are a range of treatments available, from lifestyle changes and over-the-counter remedies to prescription medication and menopausal hormone therapy (MHT), sometimes called hormone replacement therapy (HRT).—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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After her godson doctors her résumé, Maya lands a C-suite job at a beauty company and almost immediately makes an enemy out of the boss’ daughter.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Her father — struggling with poverty and the grief over his wife's death — wants to shoot it, but Jessica secretly nurses the animal back to health, bringing her closer to her father in the process.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Drugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drugs. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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