as in sedative
something (as a drug) that relieves pain
after her oral surgery, she was given a prescription for a mild painkiller
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Recent Examples of painkiller
OxyContin, a painkiller, spurred an epidemic of opioid addiction.
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Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The idea of a painkiller that’s effective, non-addictive, and doesn’t wreck your body sounds almost too good to be true—but that’s exactly what this research aims to deliver.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
Stop by before dinner for a mojito or a painkiller, or try a flight of the Jamaican rums, from Appleton Estate’s smooth 8 YO reserve, to the raw power of J. Wray & Nephew’s white overproof, at 63% alcohol.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Specific over-the-counter painkillers can treat fever and headache, while certain decongestants can help if you’re congested.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Aysha Bagchi, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
The idea of a painkiller that’s effective, non-addictive, and doesn’t wreck your body sounds almost too good to be true—but that’s exactly what this research aims to deliver.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
Stop by before dinner for a mojito or a painkiller, or try a flight of the Jamaican rums, from Appleton Estate’s smooth 8 YO reserve, to the raw power of J. Wray & Nephew’s white overproof, at 63% alcohol.
—Sofia Perez, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Specific over-the-counter painkillers can treat fever and headache, while certain decongestants can help if you’re congested.
—Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 2 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painkiller
Noun
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Its execution protocol begins with midazolam, a sedative, followed by a second drug, vecuronium bromide, which paralyzes the inmate.CBS News, CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The outlet also alleged that security used a sedative on him, citing a family traveling on the ship.Escher Walcott, People.com, 18 Dec. 2024
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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
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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, New Atlas, 15 Dec. 2024
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Today, some health researchers theorize there’s a silver lining in the presence of these dangerous tranquilizers.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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This too is a common sight, and a symptom of fentanyl laced with the veterinary tranquilizer xylazine.Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Painkiller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painkiller. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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