Thesaurus results for INJECTIONS

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

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Noun

That never was proved, although it was confirmed at the trial that Hyde had bought cyanide pills in the weeks before the three deaths in the house on Pleasant Street.

— Dan Kelly August 22, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
The label was obscured, but the pills were stamped with the code for opioid painkiller Percocet.

— Iain Martin, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of pills

Noun

That includes people who switched from Biktarvy or complex treatment regimens with multiple tablets.

— Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
Union officials who represent corrections officers at the BOP, however, say that the tablets may create safety concerns for staff and be misused.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of tablets

Noun

Founded in 1999 by Monica Wise, the label is well known for its swimwear staples, capsules and collections.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
At Fleet Feet’s Columbus Circle store in New York, employees have noticed increased interest in moisture-wicking and cooling apparel, as well as high-electrolyte drink mixes, capsules and chewable tablets.

— Nadia Neophytou, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of capsules

Noun

Waad was treated at the hospital, but the family can no longer afford the medication ointments necessary to help her heal.

— Diaa Ostaz, ABC News, 24 July 2026
The retreat also builds in plenty of time for rest and provides rehydration salts as well as ointments for ostomy care.

— Katie Camero, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of ointments

Noun

Many of the town’s exterior shots were filmed along White Wharf and the fishing village of Bearskin Neck, a peninsula that served as military barracks during the War of 1812 and is now lined with local shops and restaurants.

— Nicholas DeRenzo, Travel + Leisure, 25 Aug. 2026
Parton wrote the movie’s infectious theme song — which earned her the first of two Oscar nominations — while on the set between shots.

— Deborah Wilker, HollywoodReporter, 25 Aug. 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

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