drug
noun
a chemical substance used in the treatment, cure, prevention, or diagnosis of disease or used to otherwise enhance physical or mental well-being.
drugs
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pluralof drug.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Hindenburg disaster, wonder drugs, Marian Anderson’s voice, a rock ’n’ roll alternate history and more.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 19, 2026
When the brand-name drugs are prescribed off-label, they aren’t covered by insurance and can cost hundreds of dollars a month.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Earlier research has suggested that anticoagulant treatment may lower the risk of developing dementia, but far less is known about whether these drugs influence cognitive decline after Alzheimer's disease has already been diagnosed.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 18, 2026
Though widely considered safe for most people, the drugs can have side effects, such as gastrointestinal issues, muscle and bone loss and rare serious conditions like pancreatic inflammation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Now our major concern is no longer with the disease organisms that once were omnipresent; sanitation, better living conditions, and new drugs have given us a high degree of control over infectious disease.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
