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antibiotics

NOUN

medicine

Synonyms

STRONGEST

penicillin

STRONG

amoxicillin ampicillin erythromycin streptomycin sulfonamide tetracycline

WEAK

sulfa drug wonder drug

Example Sentences

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McClain bought calves at auction, fattened them up and got them used to antibiotics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

The “Achilles’ heel” includes advanced chips, some active pharmaceutical ingredients needed for antibiotics, and high-capacity batteries critical for transportation and defense systems.

From Barron's • May 26, 2026

Legionnaires is treatable with antibiotics, but early treatment improves the odds of recovery.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

"The fact that they have the infection means that we have the same preventative measure and will try and identify the contacts and protect them with antibiotics and vaccines."

From BBC • May 15, 2026

“We should start you on the antibiotics right away,” he said.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover