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a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the museum has an exhibit on some of the strange physics that were once used to cure disease
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Recent Examples of physics
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
His notebooks continue to inspire mathematical research, with his work now applied to modern physics and quantum mechanics.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
If the toaster’s flaw was physics, the water filter’s flaw was in the experience.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
As for the future of particle physics, AI makes worrying about it now rather pointless, in Kaplan’s view.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
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Acclaimed for its dedication to long-form storytelling, early CGI VFX attempts, and faithful depiction of spaceflight physics, its online fanbase remains massive and the show is remembered as a space opera operating on a sophisticated level.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 29 Jan. 2026
His notebooks continue to inspire mathematical research, with his work now applied to modern physics and quantum mechanics.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026
If the toaster’s flaw was physics, the water filter’s flaw was in the experience.
—Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026
As for the future of particle physics, AI makes worrying about it now rather pointless, in Kaplan’s view.
—Quanta Magazine, 26 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physics
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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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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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After her godson doctors her résumé, Maya lands a C-suite job at a beauty company and almost immediately makes an enemy out of the boss’ daughter.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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As business secretary in 2009-2010, Mandelson allegedly passed sensitive documents discussing financial crisis remedies and a European currency bailout to the financier.—
Jill Lawless,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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Using a hand massager during pregnancy Carpal tunnel syndrome is common during pregnancy, leading pregnant women to search for natural remedies.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This is from the anti-rejection medicines.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
11 Feb. 2026
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These shifts are poised to reshape what kinds of medicines become viable.—
Paul Hudson,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Or, more to the point, director Grant Gee treats his 102 minutes of baroque ennui as the devil claiming his due.—
Ben Croll,
IndieWire,
13 Feb. 2026
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John wants to create a magazine that treats politics like pop culture, banking on his ability to move seamlessly between the two worlds.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Feb. 2026
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Her father — struggling with poverty and the grief over his wife's death — wants to shoot it, but Jessica secretly nurses the animal back to health, bringing her closer to her father in the process.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
25 Nov. 2025
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“Physics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physics. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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