as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
if you don't take all the doses of your medicine, you might get sick again
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Recent Examples of medicines
This is from the anti-rejection medicines.
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Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
These shifts are poised to reshape what kinds of medicines become viable.
—Paul Hudson, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The past 20 years of research devoted to RNA modifications has led to what scientists have called an RNA Renaissance, catapulting RNA to become one of the most attractive macromolecules to study and use as vaccines and medicines.
—Marlene Belfort, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
And certainly, the development of vaccines, antibiotics, and other medicines has played a tremendous role in the advance of human health.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
That deal would enable free trade on almost all goods between the EU's 27 members and India, covering everything from textiles to medicines and bringing down high import taxes for European wine and cars.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
People who have taken corticosteroid medicines for conditions like seizures, gastric reflux, cancer and transplant rejection are more susceptible, as are those with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney or liver disease, multiple myeloma and rheumatoid arthritis.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The countries announced a framework for the agreement in November, saying Argentina would ease restrictions on a range of American imports, including cattle, dairy products, medicines, chemicals, machinery, medical devices and vehicles.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The initiative offers American consumers a method to buy prescription medicines at a lower cost with cash, instead of via insurance, according to the TrumpRx website.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 Feb. 2026
These shifts are poised to reshape what kinds of medicines become viable.
—Paul Hudson, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
The past 20 years of research devoted to RNA modifications has led to what scientists have called an RNA Renaissance, catapulting RNA to become one of the most attractive macromolecules to study and use as vaccines and medicines.
—Marlene Belfort, The Conversation, 10 Feb. 2026
And certainly, the development of vaccines, antibiotics, and other medicines has played a tremendous role in the advance of human health.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
That deal would enable free trade on almost all goods between the EU's 27 members and India, covering everything from textiles to medicines and bringing down high import taxes for European wine and cars.
—Arkansas Online, 8 Feb. 2026
People who have taken corticosteroid medicines for conditions like seizures, gastric reflux, cancer and transplant rejection are more susceptible, as are those with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney or liver disease, multiple myeloma and rheumatoid arthritis.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 7 Feb. 2026
The countries announced a framework for the agreement in November, saying Argentina would ease restrictions on a range of American imports, including cattle, dairy products, medicines, chemicals, machinery, medical devices and vehicles.
—Isabel Debre, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
The initiative offers American consumers a method to buy prescription medicines at a lower cost with cash, instead of via insurance, according to the TrumpRx website.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicines
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
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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
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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
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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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“Medicines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicines. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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