palliatives

noun

Definition of palliativesnext
plural of palliative
1
as in sedatives

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2
as in medicines

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliatives
  1. medicines
  2. balms
  3. solutions
Noun
  • Developing The Drugs Of Tomorrow The heterogeneity of diseases calls for a diverse range of medicines.
    Max Votek, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
  • Another key feature of UNICEF's response is humanitarian cash transfers, which allow families in Gaza to buy food, clothing, medicines and other essentials when goods are available in the marketplace.
    Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of medicines
Noun
  • Designed in partnership with Sofia Coppola, the balms come in fittingly camera-ready hues.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Laneige lip balms are another popular product by the brand.
    Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 21 Nov. 2024
Definition of balms
Noun
  • With millions uninsured and in poverty, nonprofits should prioritize self-funding, digital health solutions like telemedicine and community-focused services.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Use monitoring solutions that track changes immediately and alert the team when updates impact critical components, helping maintain a consistent view of application health.
    Sameer Malhotra, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of solutions
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