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Recent Examples of medicate Spears had testified that she had been abused, controlled, and forcefully medicated for 13 years under the legal agreement. —
Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026 Our dog was shaking uncontrollably and had to be sedated — no family should have to medicate a pet to survive a holiday. —U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026 There is a medical crisis — some characters medicate themselves to be happy, others turn to drugs. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025 This is something that any pet owner with a cat that is challenging to medicate needs to bring up with their veterinarian. —Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for medicate
Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026 Our dog was shaking uncontrollably and had to be sedated — no family should have to medicate a pet to survive a holiday. —U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026 There is a medical crisis — some characters medicate themselves to be happy, others turn to drugs. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025 This is something that any pet owner with a cat that is challenging to medicate needs to bring up with their veterinarian. —Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 7 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for medicate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicate
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The president also signed an executive order on Saturay that aims to boost research and relax restrictions on psychedelics, including the drug ibogaine, which is used in some countries to treat post-traumatic stress disorder.— Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
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That said, this is the kind of place where trips are tailored, guests are treated as individuals, service levels are elite, and going above and beyond is par for the course.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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The Wuthering Heights actor attended luxury home brand RH’s opening of the grand Gallery on Corso Venezia, a 19th century palazzo transformed into a multi-level retail, architecture, and hospitality destination within the city’s historic fashion district.— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
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In Virginia, the king and queen will attend a block party to celebrate America’s birthday.— Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 Apr. 2026
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There’s the defensive effort, helping to successfully double-team Kevin Durant on the ball – often alongside forward Rui Hachimura – after the Rockets star sat out Game 1 while nursing a knee injury.— Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
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Smart was nursing a right ankle contusion that kept him out of nine games.— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Medicate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/medicate. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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