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
Because stomach problems in dogs are so common, Enomoto said, many owners run into problems after giving their animals oral painkillers.
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Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
Over the summer, the Supreme Court upset a massive settlement related to Purdue Pharma company, makers of prescription painkiller OxyContin.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Their arc often follows a common trajectory, from abusing prescription painkillers to heroin to fentanyl.
—Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Since 2021, McKinsey has agreed to pay state and local governments about $765 million in settlements for its role in advising businesses on how to sell more of the powerful prescription painkillers amid a national opioid crisis.
—CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024
Over the summer, the Supreme Court upset a massive settlement related to Purdue Pharma company, makers of prescription painkiller OxyContin.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Their arc often follows a common trajectory, from abusing prescription painkillers to heroin to fentanyl.
—Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
Since 2021, McKinsey has agreed to pay state and local governments about $765 million in settlements for its role in advising businesses on how to sell more of the powerful prescription painkillers amid a national opioid crisis.
—CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for painkiller
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Jolie’s ailing Maria finds comfort in a dangerous sedative called Mandrax, which causes hallucinations of a journalist pressing her to discuss her legacy.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
8 Jan. 2025
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She was given medication as a sedative for her anxiety.—
Maya Miller,
ProPublica,
31 Dec. 2024
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Cedarwood Essential Oil Cedarwood has antibacterial properties and anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects.6 There is very little research on the impact of cedarwood essential oil on hair health.—
Kathi Valeii,
Verywell Health,
24 Oct. 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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Following his 2017 indictment for marijuana usage, which remains strictly forbidden in South Korea, Seung-hyun overdosed on tranquilizers.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
28 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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“Painkiller.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/painkiller. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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