as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the doctor prescribed two different medications for the infection
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of medication
There is no cure or treatment for Benjamin's condition beyond medication to help control his seizures.
—
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
In fact, many fans of the Beckham Hotel Collection Pillows suffer from night sweats as a result of menopause, side effects of medication, or a host of other reasons.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Doctors recommend patients rest, drink fluids and take pain medication to help relieve some symptoms.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Xanax, an anti-anxiety medication, mixed with alcohol is a dangerous combination that can cause someone to lose consciousness.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for medication
Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026
In fact, many fans of the Beckham Hotel Collection Pillows suffer from night sweats as a result of menopause, side effects of medication, or a host of other reasons.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026
Doctors recommend patients rest, drink fluids and take pain medication to help relieve some symptoms.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 19 May 2026
Xanax, an anti-anxiety medication, mixed with alcohol is a dangerous combination that can cause someone to lose consciousness.
—Miami Herald, 19 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for medication
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medication
Noun
-
Now, a new study suggests researchers may have found the first drug regimen capable of rapid and sustaining relief from suicidal thoughts across a broad group of patients.—
Ariana Eunjung Cha,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
-
The quantum engineering of new molecules could lead to better drugs and to batteries that don’t use costly, environmentally damaging commodities such as rare earth elements.—
Zeeya Merali,
Scientific American,
19 May 2026
Noun
-
Novo's Larsen said that how European countries address pricing for medicines wouldn't affect out-of-pocket launches.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
-
Raya Elfadel Kheirbek is a professor of medicine and chief of the division of palliative medicine and geriatrics at the University of Maryland School of Medicine.—
Raya Elfadel Kheirbek,
Washington Post,
17 May 2026
Noun
-
In 1935, the owner of the then sad-sack Philadelphia Eagles grew tired of better teams scooping up all the best players, and proposed the draft as a remedy.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
-
The laws of New York authorize such a turnover order generally as a post-judgment enforcement remedy.—
Jay Adkisson,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Noun
-
There is no antiviral treatment or cure for measles, and doctors generally treat the symptoms or manage complications.—
Mary Beth Sheridan,
CNN Money,
17 May 2026
-
Only Lucien, still with a massive crush, will help Jim on his wacky, dangerous quest to track down a cure.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Medication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medication. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
