as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
if you don't take all the doses of your medicine, you might get sick again
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Recent Examples of medicines
Peters’ February list of medicines and substances also included Accutane (oral isotretinoin) to treat acne.
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Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
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
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear oral arguments about a simmering controversy over a wonky but important topic called skinny labels, which will be closely watched for its implications for the availability of generic medicines.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Prescription requirements for medicines that adults can safely self-administer add costs and delays without improving safety.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Shipments of oil and gas, fertilizer, food, medicines and more have been severely hampered by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for international trade.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Many refrigerated medicines spoil when the power goes out.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Scientists say this indicates that the medicines were muting the crustaceans' pain processing.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Petrochemicals include a wide range of non-fuel products derived from oil that are essential to the production of plastics, electronics, fertilizers, medicines and many other items.
—April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026
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
The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear oral arguments about a simmering controversy over a wonky but important topic called skinny labels, which will be closely watched for its implications for the availability of generic medicines.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 28 Apr. 2026
Prescription requirements for medicines that adults can safely self-administer add costs and delays without improving safety.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
Shipments of oil and gas, fertilizer, food, medicines and more have been severely hampered by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for international trade.
—Fatma Tanis, NPR, 24 Apr. 2026
Many refrigerated medicines spoil when the power goes out.
—The Week Us, TheWeek, 20 Apr. 2026
Scientists say this indicates that the medicines were muting the crustaceans' pain processing.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Petrochemicals include a wide range of non-fuel products derived from oil that are essential to the production of plastics, electronics, fertilizers, medicines and many other items.
—April 16, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicines
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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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But the drugs come with a multitude of side effects, too.—
Laya Neelakandan,
CNBC,
2 May 2026
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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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If OpenAI is found liable, Gonzalez Rogers will hear arguments for the remedies phase, which is scheduled to begin on May 18.—
Ashley Capoot,
CNBC,
24 Apr. 2026
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Governments are responding to the external shock with subsidies and other fiscal remedies.—
Juan Pablo Spinetto,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Medicines.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicines. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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