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Recent Examples of medicate
Spears had testified that she had been abused, controlled, and forcefully medicated for 13 years under the legal agreement.
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Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
Our dog was shaking uncontrollably and had to be sedated — no family should have to medicate a pet to survive a holiday.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
There is a medical crisis — some characters medicate themselves to be happy, others turn to drugs.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
This is something that any pet owner with a cat that is challenging to medicate needs to bring up with their veterinarian.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
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Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026
Our dog was shaking uncontrollably and had to be sedated — no family should have to medicate a pet to survive a holiday.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026
There is a medical crisis — some characters medicate themselves to be happy, others turn to drugs.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
This is something that any pet owner with a cat that is challenging to medicate needs to bring up with their veterinarian.
—Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicate
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Plus, the latest on the condition of the sloths being treated at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, and the next steps in their care.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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The birth control shot shouldn’t be treated differently.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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After guests complete extensive health forms, obtain medical approval and attend a mandatory safety briefing the day prior to the trip, they’re whisked by private chauffeurs to the international airport, where either a massive Airbus A340 or a more cozy Gulfstream G550 jet awaits.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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Fans attending games will also be subject to the urban heat island effect, when major cities become significantly hotter than nearby rural areas.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Agnes is nursing a mocktail when Daisy notices her alone, which is convenient because Agnes has some menstrual pads to give her.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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In fact, the Central Florida Zoo is playing a hero’s role in this heartbreaking rescue, following official guidelines from the national Association of Zoos and Aquariums in trying to nurse the sloths back to health.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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“Medicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicate. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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