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noun

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Recent Examples of palliative
Adjective
And people with noncommunicable diseases often require multi-faceted care; a cancer patient may need radiology, chemotherapy, and surgery, not to mention palliative care or pain management. Jess Craig, Vox, 25 Sep. 2024 One doctor even suggested considering palliative care. Virginia Chamlee, Peoplemag, 23 Sep. 2024
Noun
Best of all, Story has rekindled her love of the piano, which has been a crucial palliative during a time of great personal challenge. Jonathan Cohen, SPIN, 22 Nov. 2023 As an audio storyteller, he was drawn to many of the sonic elements of the church environment — particularly sermons and their joint role as a form of instruction and palliative. Ariel Shapiro, The Verge, 3 Oct. 2023 See all Example Sentences for palliative 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for palliative
Adjective
  • Specifically, some of the areas that are particularly attractive in my view include biotech in niche markets, curative gene therapies, disruptive medical devices (including robotics and miniaturization) and diagnostics for early detection.
    Don Klotter, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Reilly pointed to how her industry has done important work on curative or preventative medicines, such as a cervical cancer vaccine.
    Chantelle Lee, TIME, 23 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • An example of over-the-counter drugs are anti-histamines that can help with insomnia, while some prescription drugs doctors may use are different types of sedatives and hypnotics.
    Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
  • When preparing non-toxic food, perfectly even distribution isn’t usually a concern, but a gram of powder that may contain a mystery dose of a powerful sedative like ketamine — or even the far deadlier fentanyl — is dangerous.
    Celia Ford, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The independent charity sponsors global research into plant medicine treatments for cancer.
    Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Imagine what this means for bringing new medicines to market.
    Raj De Datta, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • In this often-high-stakes game, an effective leader is equipped to listen to both parties and craft a compromise or mutually beneficial solution.
    Leen Kawas, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
  • Thus, consumption of THCV can be beneficial for those who struggle with weight gain and/or food craving.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Coach Mike McDaniel has used Hill all over the field, turning him into Tagovailoa’s security blanket.
    Mike Jones, The Athletic, 3 Aug. 2024
  • Conversely, with no need to serve as a post-election security blanket, Arrival has far less cultural impact.
    Nate Jones, Vulture, 2 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • For more refillable goodness, check out Wild's lip balms and body washes.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Now that the writing was on the wall, the pastoral quality of the Williams-cast was like a balm to my ears.
    Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 6 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Carolyn Cooper, the EPA's remedial project manager, said the carbon itself is safe, pointing out that carbon water treatment is the same process used in many household water filters.
    Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Cruise’s cooperation included remedial measures such as ensuring that employees identified as responsible for the falsified report are no longer employed by the firm.
    Jason Green, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Many turn to their devices when bored or stressed, much like an adult pacifier.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Don't share items such as toothbrushes, pacifiers, utensils, washcloths, towels, and drinking cups.14 Wash your baby's toys and clothes often.
    Heather Jones, Verywell Health, 3 Oct. 2024

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“Palliative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/palliative. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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