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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Needham thinks Victoria’s Secret stock is poised to benefit from the increased adoption of weight-loss drugs.
From Barron's ● Oct. 16, 2026
"They grow faster, are more invasive, and more tolerant of common anti-cancer and stress-inducing drugs."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026
A few other protein degrader drugs have reached late-stage trials.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
It’s made 40 deals worth $20 billion so far this year, according to remarks recently made by CEO Dave Ricks, and it has two new weight-loss drugs nearing regulatory review.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026
Besides all his interest in medicine and drugs, he liked to work with machinery.
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
