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as in tablets
a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally
you'll have to take one of these pills every six hours for your flu
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as in dogs
a person whose behavior is offensive to others
she can be such a pill when things don't go her way
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Recent Examples of pills
In a March 31 probable-cause affidavit obtained by People, police reveal Woods had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket following his arrest for driving under the influence.
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Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
According to the arrest affidavit, the pills were later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid for pain relief.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Two white pills identified as hydrocodone were found in his left pants pocket during a search after his arrest, the affidavit said.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Tiger Woods failed field sobriety tests after crashing into another vehicle last week, and had bloodshot eyes and two hydrocodone pills in his pants pocket, according to a probable cause arrest affidavit released Tuesday.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Authorities reported finding no alcohol or drugs in his SUV, but reportedly discovered two white pills on his person upon taking Woods to jail.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s when Jack discovers the tin full of custom drugs that were left in their room by the demented chemistry major who used to live there (the reliably hilarious Sarah Sherman, appearing in a step-by-step YouTube tutorial about surviving the pills her character invented).
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Woods had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket at the time of the arrest, reported The New York Times’ The Athletic.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Minnelli haggled with doctors for extra pills, was left home alone with her infant sister, and once used garden shears to slice open a screen window when Garland locked herself in a bathroom, threatening to overdose.
—Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2026
According to the arrest affidavit, the pills were later identified as hydrocodone, a prescription opioid for pain relief.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
Two white pills identified as hydrocodone were found in his left pants pocket during a search after his arrest, the affidavit said.
—Holly Yan, CNN Money, 31 Mar. 2026
Tiger Woods failed field sobriety tests after crashing into another vehicle last week, and had bloodshot eyes and two hydrocodone pills in his pants pocket, according to a probable cause arrest affidavit released Tuesday.
—Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 Mar. 2026
Authorities reported finding no alcohol or drugs in his SUV, but reportedly discovered two white pills on his person upon taking Woods to jail.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2026
That’s when Jack discovers the tin full of custom drugs that were left in their room by the demented chemistry major who used to live there (the reliably hilarious Sarah Sherman, appearing in a step-by-step YouTube tutorial about surviving the pills her character invented).
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 31 Mar. 2026
Woods had two hydrocodone pills in his pocket at the time of the arrest, reported The New York Times’ The Athletic.
—Pat Saperstein, Variety, 31 Mar. 2026
Minnelli haggled with doctors for extra pills, was left home alone with her infant sister, and once used garden shears to slice open a screen window when Garland locked herself in a bathroom, threatening to overdose.
—Matt Weinstock, New Yorker, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pills
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Later that month, Tarrant County deputies searched Laura's home and seized her cell phone, two tablets, two laptops, and medical supplies and medications prescribed to her son.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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On the other end of the spectrum, tablets for the worksite have become popular options in the last decade or so.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
31 Mar. 2026
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Those who use the path with their dogs are encouraged to contact a veterinarian if a foxtail barb is found.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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Given their disparate geographical locations, this suggested that dogs were already widespread across western Eurasia between 18,500 and 14,000 years ago, according to the study.—
Maria Mocerino,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Mar. 2026
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To date, the company has launched six of its W-Series capsules aboard SpaceX missions.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Apr. 2026
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The heat shield is being retooled for future capsules but remains the original design for Artemis II.—
Marcia Dunn,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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His story, from New York City busker to his felony conviction for running drugs to a full-scale breakthrough over the past five years, runs parallel to that of McLane.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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Boosting feasibility, lenacapavir’s manufacturer was a principal participant in the subscription agreements for hepatitis C drugs.—
Michael Rose,
STAT,
3 Apr. 2026
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In the new sequel, Grace teams with her estranged younger sister, Faith (Kathryn Newton), as they’re hunted by four elite families full of murderous jerks scrambling to become the High Seat of a Council that controls the world.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
21 Mar. 2026
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Smarmy jerks can get obscenely wealthy in this country just by managing other people’s money.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
7 Feb. 2026
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Those assigned to higher doses worked their way up to the highest dose.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
20 Mar. 2026
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If taking higher doses (500–1000 mg or more), consider dividing the dose in two, taken at separate meals.—
Sara Hoffman,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2026
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Performances and stunts are delivered by international acrobats and clowns during music and light shows.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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How did clowns become a protest symbol?—
Janet W. Lee,
NPR,
5 Mar. 2026
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Authorities found a total of 105 dead animals, including 77 rabbits, 23 chickens, two cats, a duck, a skunk and a squirrel, according to the warrant affidavit.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
18 Mar. 2026
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That’s a sure way to invite not only raccoons but other unwanted guests such as mice, opossums, and skunks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Pills.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pills. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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