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Recent Examples of palliative
Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
In this context, the study aimed to determine whether there is a scientific consensus on the use of medical cannabis for cancer patients, including both palliative care and its potential as an anticancer treatment.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
One of the advantages of early detection is that the goal of treatment becomes a cure as opposed to palliative.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Hospice and palliative care remain underutilized — especially in dementia.
—Dr. Sabooh Mubbashar, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2025
In this context, the study aimed to determine whether there is a scientific consensus on the use of medical cannabis for cancer patients, including both palliative care and its potential as an anticancer treatment.
—Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
Noun
Both are palliatives but not cures to the challenge of creating a unified legal function capable of serving the needs of digital/AI-era business.
—Mark A. Cohen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
One of the advantages of early detection is that the goal of treatment becomes a cure as opposed to palliative.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliative
Adjective
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Pharmacies that sold curative tonics started adding sweeteners and other syrups; then, serving the mixtures got easier.—
Liza Weisstuch,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Amid unsettling changes, Americans touted the curative powers of the natural world, fueling the call for outdoor exercise and recreation, and laying the groundwork for the astounding growth of national and state park tourism.—
Time,
Time,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Strain: Purple Kush Pisces, known for their dreamy and artistic nature, will benefit from the soothing, sedative effects of Purple Kush.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
9 June 2025
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This is because older adults can be more sensitive to the sedative effects of lorazepam.—
Verywell Health,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Vitale, who is planning a career in medicine, received the award in New Hampshire with former Chargers coach Chris Pincince, who was let go in May after the move to Division I, there in support.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
7 June 2025
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David Geier, who has no medical or scientific background and holds only a bachelor's degree, was disciplined for practicing medicine without a license.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Working directly with an outside expert may be beneficial.—
Simon Dae Oong Kim,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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The researchers noted that, for most people, two cups of coffee per day are generally safe and potentially beneficial.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Second-round draft pick tight end Mason Taylor will likely be relied on as a security blanket for Fields in the passing game.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
19 May 2025
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To hear the Stars tell it, playing in front of Oettinger is the ultimate luxury, a security blanket like no other.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
12 May 2025
Noun
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And tucked in one aisle, a collection of lotions and balms that wouldn’t look out of place in a high-end apothecary — but come from nearby farms.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2025
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With an interior slip pocket and a zip pocket, there’s a surprising amount of places to safely keep your on-the-go must-haves, including lip balm and lipstick, gum, and hand sanitizer.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2025
Adjective
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Meeting her audience at a remedial ground level in the lyrics while waxing ecstatically in interviews about the ambitions of Pink Floyd rock operas, Panos Cosmatos films, and Beyoncé documentaries relays a humming dissonance.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
3 June 2025
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How many remedial courses should a college student be allowed to take?—
Lynne Agress,
Baltimore Sun,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Screen time should be purposeful and intentional, not just a digital pacifier.—
Annabelle Canela,
Parents,
18 Apr. 2025
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The baby was captured sleeping on his mother's chest, stretching his limbs out while laying in a crib and sucking on a pacifier while looking at his mother.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
11 May 2025
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“Palliative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliative. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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