as in drugs
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the discovery that the plant is a potent medicinal once it has been refined
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Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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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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“Medicinals.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinals. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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