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Recent Examples of medicate
The idea of being heavily medicated for days sounded like paradise.
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Danielle Crittenden,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2026
Years later, only John (now played by Aramayo) remains with Heather at home, medicated into semi-submission, with little hope of a life of independence or fulfillment.
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Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
According to prosecutors, Works had lived with Graves since Thanksgiving of 2025, had been homeless on and off for the last decade, and is medicated for bipolar disorder and anxiety.
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Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
When medicated, Lofton is thoughtful and rational, just like in years past, his mother said.
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Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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Danielle Crittenden,
The Atlantic,
21 Apr. 2026
Years later, only John (now played by Aramayo) remains with Heather at home, medicated into semi-submission, with little hope of a life of independence or fulfillment.
—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2026
According to prosecutors, Works had lived with Graves since Thanksgiving of 2025, had been homeless on and off for the last decade, and is medicated for bipolar disorder and anxiety.
—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
When medicated, Lofton is thoughtful and rational, just like in years past, his mother said.
—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicate
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If your go-to bag is a roomy tote, treat yourself to the Medium City Tote by Coach.
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He was then treated by medical staff and was considered stable, police said.
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The comparison group, who did not attend college, had earned $432,996.
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The women, who also wore Mexico jerseys, were planning to attend the watch party.
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Unluckily, Alys, freshly alienated by Daemon, arrives just in time to nurse the enemy of her enemy back to health.
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They are set to be without right-back Reece James, who is nursing a hamstring injury.
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“Medicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicate. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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