palliatives

noun

plural of palliative
1
as in sedatives

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as in medicines

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliatives
  1. narcotics
  2. medicines
  3. balms
  4. medicinals
  5. solutions
Noun
  • The group’s advocacy for narcotics was both far-out—the idea that Class As might ever be administered clinically or therapeutically by the NHS was a fringe pursuit—and shockingly comprehensive.
    — Gabriel Szatan, Pitchfork, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Brian Peralta Cabrera, 18, of Queens, was charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death and serious bodily injury.
    — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of narcotics
Noun
  • These findings helped establish PCSK9 as a drug target and contributed to the development of PCSK9 inhibitors, a new class of cholesterol-lowering medicines now used around the world.
    — Segun Fatumo, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • The market for those medicines is projected to reach $190 billion within the next decade, according to the investment bank Morgan Stanley.
    — Amy Maxmen, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of medicines
Noun
  • Because these balms are waterless, a small fingertip amount does real work.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Leave-in conditioners, coat oils, paw balms, deodorizing mists and designer dog perfume all compete for space.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of balms
Noun
  • Others have a more functional endeavor, foraging for food or medicinals.
    — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of medicinals
Noun
  • Talarico outlined ways both parties could come together to find solutions.
    — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Grab began as a ride-hailing service and later expanded into food delivery, digital payments and business solutions for local small businesses.
    — Kristie Lu Stout, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of solutions
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“Palliatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliatives. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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