injections

noun

plural of injection
as in pills

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Recent Examples of injections The potential serious risks of NAD+ injections include infections at the injection site, nerve damage, and unpredictable side effects such as nausea, rapid heartbeat, chills and vomiting, federal regulators say. — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026 The pill may be preferable for people who dislike injections, but it must be taken very precisely on an empty stomach each morning; the injection has fewer timing rules. — Sean Hashmi, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injections
  1. pills
  2. tablets
  3. capsules
  4. ointments
  5. shots
  6. lotions
  7. poultices
Noun
  • Their demands for records mirror a New Mexico lawsuit and whistleblower claims that agents were ordered to stand down instead of seizing hundreds of thousands of lethal pills.
    — Joshua Goodman, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Authorities alleged Davis received more than 13,000 pills for Oxycodone and Percocet from November 2019 through March 2024.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pills
Noun
  • In fact, as the world has become increasingly digital — reliant on laptops, tablets and the Notes app — the NFL remains a bastion of old-school note-taking.
    — Rustin Dodd, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Too many kids have their faces in their phones, computers and tablets.
    — Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of tablets
Noun
  • Collagen can be found in capsules, liquids, gummies, and powders.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The capsules are gelatin-free and the oil is cold-pressed and unrefined.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of capsules
Noun
  • Additionally, about 3% to 6% of people have a skin allergy to neomycin, a key ingredient in most antibiotic ointments, according to the National Institutes of Health.
    — Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Compared to creams and lotion, ointments have a higher oil content for a better sweat- and water-resistant effect.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of ointments
Noun
  • The project repurposes a Denso VS-050 robotic arm, turning it into a court-side training system that delivers repeatable shots without requiring another player.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
  • But before finishing the sentence, Farrell fired two shots, hitting Pysher twice in the chest, the district attorney’s office said.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of shots
Noun
  • Their body care kit gets to the root of smooth skin with a trio of products including a pre-sluff bar that rids it of lotions and oils, a washable textured mitt that sloughs off dead cells and a eucalyptus-scented body lotion that loads it with hydration while making your bathroom smell like a spa.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026
  • Best lotions for tattoos This body lotion soothes the itchiness and irritation from a new tattoo.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Definition of lotions
Noun
  • My whole body felt softer and stronger after a Pinda Sweda Kizi massage with warm herbal poultices by Abhi, a sweet-natured practitioner from Kerala, the home of Ayurveda.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
Definition of poultices

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“Injections.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/injections. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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