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noun

ˈfi-zik How to pronounce physic (audio)
Definition of physicnext
as in medicine
a substance or preparation used to treat disease the museum has an exhibit on some of the strange physics that were once used to cure disease

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verb

as in to care (for)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for physic
  1. medicine
  2. drug
  3. medication
  4. treat
  5. remedy
  6. cure
  7. nurse
  8. doctor
Noun
  • Imagine what this means for bringing new medicines to market.
    Raj De Datta, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The independent charity sponsors global research into plant medicine treatments for cancer.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of medicine
Noun
  • Additional drug paraphilia was also found in the vehicle, according to police.
    Bay City News Service, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Both companies have recently found success by selling weight loss drugs.
    Bruce Gil, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of drug
Noun
  • From routine costs — like co-pays at doctor's visits, therapy sessions and prescription medications — to unexpected medical bills, health care expenses weigh heavily on many people's budgets.
    Becca Stanek, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
  • At first, these medications were used to treat diabetes.
    Jackie Snow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of medication
Verb
  • Around 75,000 people in the study used some type of medication to treat alcohol use disorder.
    Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • All of us deserve to be treated equally and all of us deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.
    Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • Based in Secaucus, N.J., The Vitamin Shoppe sells nutritional solutions, including vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty aids through proprietary brands and approximately 700 national brands.
    David Moin, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
  • For your natural remedies, pop into Wellness Rx, a charming pharmacy that specializes in both conventional and traditional medicine.
    Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of remedy
Noun
  • The movies include the story of a Saudi girl and her Sudanese driver who form a friendship, a look at a Bedouin family’s life in the middle of the desert, and the journey of a couple from rural Egypt who immigrate to New York in search of a cure for their infertility.
    Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Ultimately, midseason firings are more a symptom of a team’s deeper issues than a cure, with lasting progress requiring not just a new coach but a comprehensive reevaluation of strategy, personnel, and long-term planning.
    Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of cure
Verb
  • Gillick, the Chargers’ high-powered running back who came into the contest averaging 168 yards a game, was nursing an injury and saw limited action, getting only 10 carries.
    Lou Ponsi, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Most of the Astros regulars, including Chas McCormick, will likely start Tuesday, although outfielder Yordan Álvarez is still nursing an injured knee.
    Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of nurse
Verb
  • The interview was not doctored and 60 Minutes did not hide any part of Vice President Harris’ answer to the question at issue.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 31 Oct. 2024
  • Several news sites like Reuters, AFP, and Lead Stories have fact-checked the photo and proved it was doctored.
    Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 25 Oct. 2024
Definition of doctor
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“Physic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/physic. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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