as in sedative
something (as a drug) that relieves pain
the doctor prescribed an analgesic and rest for my injured knee
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as in anesthetic
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Recent Examples of analgesic
Cristina Mutchler, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
The over-the-counter analgesic, sold as Tylenol or Panadol among other brand names, is the standard, first-line treatment for pain and fever.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
These remedies involve using plants with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analgesic properties to soothe sore, achy gums and painful teeth.16
Garlic
A staple in kitchens worldwide, garlic may temporarily relieve tooth pain and protect against cavities and gum disease.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Some early research shows that safflower oil may reduce inflammation in the body—and likely has antifungal, antimicrobial, and potential analgesic (pain-relieving) effects.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
The over-the-counter analgesic, sold as Tylenol or Panadol among other brand names, is the standard, first-line treatment for pain and fever.
—New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Pain Relief – Cannabinoids like THC and CBD have analgesic properties that may help alleviate body aches and headaches associated with the flu.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
These remedies involve using plants with anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and analgesic properties to soothe sore, achy gums and painful teeth.16
Garlic
A staple in kitchens worldwide, garlic may temporarily relieve tooth pain and protect against cavities and gum disease.
—Lindsay Curtis, Health, 25 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for analgesic
Noun
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Since the death penalty was ruled constitutional by the Supreme Court in 1976, the federal government has executed 16 prisoners with a high dose of the sedative pentobarbital.—
Chiara Eisner,
NPR,
21 Jan. 2025
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Alcohol, while initially sedative, disrupts the natural sleep cycle.—
Lela London,
Forbes,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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If monitored anesthesia sedation and local anesthesia are used, anesthetic medication will be used to induce drowsiness.—
Troy Bedinghaus, OD,
Verywell Health,
1 June 2024
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However, medication involving the anesthetic, ketamine, has shown promise in recent years for treating these hard-to-resolve depressive symptoms.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Buprenorphine also belongs to the same class of drugs as the painkillers and illicit opioids that have led to so much anguish in the first place, most likely causing many physicians to avoid it reflexively.—
Moises Velasquez-Manoff Robert Petkoff Emma Kehlbeck Zak Mouton,
New York Times,
16 Feb. 2025
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Since coming home, the most troubled of them had turned to painkillers, alcohol, and even meth.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The nineteenth century brought better opiate drugs for pain and effective surgical anesthesia.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
17 Jan. 2025
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Oxycodone and hydrocodone are in a class of medications called opiate (narcotic) analgesics (pain-relievers).—
Ayesha Gulzar,
Verywell Health,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Photos released by the commission show the panther in a tree before the tranquilizer took effect, at which point the animal was caught in a net.—
Landon Mion,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
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After parroting LaGuerta’s message about learning from our mistakes, Dex explains that he’s found the perfect tranquilizer and even has a convenient dosing chart to make sure to avoid any future accidents.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The paintings do not sit well under this anodyne title.—
Richard Meyer,
Artforum,
1 Feb. 2025
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Indeed, a persistent criticism is that their artistic approach evades urgent issues in favor of abstract or anodyne statements.—
Travis Diehl,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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By 1984, Chicago DJs Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy were repurposing disco tracks with drum machines like the Roland TR-808 and 909 to create hypnotic beats.—
Joycelyn Wilson,
The Conversation,
30 Jan. 2025
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Fassbender may be too obviously statuesque for real spycraft, but his performance of an agent cracking under the weight of existential turmoil is so hypnotic that one forgives the incongruous casting choice.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2025
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“Analgesic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/analgesic. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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