hormone

[hawr-mohn] / ˈhɔr moʊn /

NOUN

contraceptive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

condom diaphragm pill

STRONG

IUD armor coil foam jelly loop preventative prophylactic ring rubber safety shield sponge

WEAK

barrier method intrauterine device planned parenthood preventive medicine rhythm method spermicidal cream vaginal suppository

Example Sentences

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They work as an appetite suppressant by mimicking a hormone called GLP-1 which makes people feel fuller.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

One of Makary’s personal priorities within the FDA was expanding access to hormone therapy for cisgender men and women — particularly for women going through menopause and perimenopause.

From Salon • May 13, 2026

Here’s what some of those headlines are missing: We still have many safe and effective options for hormone therapy:

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

Its goal was to test the hypothesis: Does using hormone therapy decrease the risk of heart disease?

From MarketWatch • May 12, 2026

With the rooting hormone and so much full sun and water, I've got a mini-nursery going.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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