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medicines

NOUN

substance that helps cure, alleviate, or prevent illness

Synonyms

WEAK

anesthetic antibiotic antidote antiseptic antitoxin balm biologic capsule cure dose drug elixir injection inoculation liniment lotion medicament ointment pharmaceutical pharmacon physic pill potion prescription remedy salve sedative serum tablet tincture tonic vaccination vaccine

NOUN

cure

Synonyms

STRONGEST

antibiotic cure drug medication pharmaceutical pill prescription remedy

STRONG

anesthetic antidote antiseptic antitoxin balm capsule dose elixir injection inoculation liniment lotion medicament ointment physic potion salve sedative serum tablet tincture tonic vaccination vaccine

WEAK

biologic pharmacon

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disease

Example Sentences

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Aspirin’s second act is a powerful example of generic drug repurposing—the discovery of new uses for long-approved, off-patent medicines.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

They demanded nothing short of large randomized controlled trials to prove the efficacy of medicines for debilitating diseases.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

The study highlights the value of exploring natural sources for new medicines.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2026

They directly shape the medicines patients can access, the jobs communities depend on, the start-ups investors back, and the technologies that determine U.S. competitiveness.

From Barron's • May 5, 2026

“Angelina, bring my small cabinet of medicines and the bag of herbs. A hot poultice placed on my belly will help to shrink the womb and parsley will bring away the afterbirth.”

From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein