as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
prescribed a drug to treat the bacterial infection
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Recent Examples of drugs
Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Britney Spears has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, a misdemeanor, according to the Ventura County district attorney’s office.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The investigation also revealed that some individuals allegedly circulated the drugs even further, selling them for profit, trading them for cash and other drugs, or simply using them.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Trump highlighted a variety of policies geared toward older Americans, including Medicare coverage for weight-loss drugs that will start July 1.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
What’s next for Britney Spears after arrest The pop star was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Judges have long deferred to the Food and Drug Administration’s judgments on the safety and appropriate regulation of drugs.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
According to federal officials, Porter-Craig provided drugs to two adults at a Grosse Pointe Woods home, and then to a third person at another home.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
At the start of the year, China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
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But the drugs come with a multitude of side effects, too.
—Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 2 May 2026
Britney Spears has been charged with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, a misdemeanor, according to the Ventura County district attorney’s office.
—Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The investigation also revealed that some individuals allegedly circulated the drugs even further, selling them for profit, trading them for cash and other drugs, or simply using them.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
Trump highlighted a variety of policies geared toward older Americans, including Medicare coverage for weight-loss drugs that will start July 1.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
What’s next for Britney Spears after arrest The pop star was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 1 May 2026
Judges have long deferred to the Food and Drug Administration’s judgments on the safety and appropriate regulation of drugs.
—Geoff Mulvihill, Chicago Tribune, 1 May 2026
According to federal officials, Porter-Craig provided drugs to two adults at a Grosse Pointe Woods home, and then to a third person at another home.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 1 May 2026
At the start of the year, China removed a three-decade-old tax exemption on contraceptive drugs and devices.
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drugs
Noun
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Patients may receive implants, temporary teeth, a final bridge, accommodation, transfers, and medications as part of one plan.—
Wyles Daniel,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cuban doctors have decried the total lack of medications, saying that health care on the island has hit rock bottom.—
Sarah Moreno
Updated April 29,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2026
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Peters’ February list of medicines and substances also included Accutane (oral isotretinoin) to treat acne.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
29 Apr. 2026
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The sales decline was only partially offset by the growth of newer medicines like breast cancer treatment Kisqali and multiple sclerosis drug Kesimpta.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
28 Apr. 2026
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Natural remedies can safely and effectively reduce grub populations over time.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
1 May 2026
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Pipeline operators may also employ more incremental remedies, such as moving oil faster through the pipelines by injecting drag-reducing agents or increasing the number of pump stations.—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
30 Apr. 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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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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“Drugs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drugs. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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