injection

noun

Definition of injectionnext
as in pill

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Recent Examples of injection Among these, seven were done by lethal injection, two by gas, and on March 7, Brad Sigmon became the first person in the U.S. to be executed by firing squad in 15 years when he was put to death in South Carolina. — Jennifer Borresen, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2025 Though Maya was clearly having an allergic reaction, ER staff waited more than 20 minutes to give her an injection of epinephrine, according to the complaint. — Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025 These injections are harder to make than pills and are much less profitable than newer medications, discouraging manufacturers from jumping in. — Rebecca Robbins, New York Times, 4 Apr. 2025 Eli Lilly’s weight loss injection Zepbound and diabetes shot Mounjaro target GLP-1 but also activate another gut hormone called GIP. — Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 14 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for injection
Recent Examples of Synonyms for injection
  1. pill
  2. ointment
  3. capsule
  4. tablet
  5. lotion
  6. cap
  7. shot
  8. salve
Noun
  • Remember the $500 toilet seat and $20 aspirin pill that corporations charged the government?
    — Gary Franks, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
  • While ovarian cancer cannot always be prevented, genetic testing, birth control pills, pregnancy, and a healthy lifestyle may help lower the risk.
    — Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP, Verywell Health, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of pill
Noun
  • There is, however, that familiar fly in the ointment for Firpo.
    — Beren Cross, The Athletic, 21 Mar. 2025
  • To lower your risk of infection, keep the site clean and dry and use antibacterial ointment daily.
    — Carrie Madormo, RN, Health, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of ointment
Noun
  • After the capsule landed safely, Jeff Bezos himself went to visit the crew.
    — Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • While walking toward the capsule, King and her crewmates rang a ceremonial bell before boarding.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of capsule
Noun
  • The program works on mobile phones, laptops, tablets or desktop computers.
    — Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Money, 13 Apr. 2025
  • How to Take Them Collagen Form: Collagen supplements come in several forms: powders, capsules, tablets, gummies, and ready-to-drink liquid formulations.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 11 Apr. 2025
Definition of tablet
Noun
  • Usually, essences are defined by their watery, toner-like textures, but in the Essence Light Sunscreen, the perks are bundled into an airy lotion that blends, hydrates, and protects like a pro.
    — Annie Blackman, Allure, 9 Apr. 2025
  • In a montage where the whole family is out on the water having a ball, he’s shown dropping a bottle of lotion and futilely attempting to pick it up.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 31 Mar. 2025
Definition of lotion
Noun
  • Majority Democratic legislators say the spending cap and other aggressive savings requirements need reform.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
  • Facing a potential legislative override, Lamont relented and signed a second bill that awarded the funds this year after first circumventing the cap.
    — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of cap
Noun
  • The shooting was filmed and photographed by several witnesses, all of whom reported hearing three to five shots before seeing Hunley run south from the store, court documents read.
    — Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Mervis’ home run, a 396-foot shot to right-center field in the fourth inning, temporarily tied the game at 1-1.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2025
Definition of shot
Noun
  • Step 5: Wash and Moisturize Hands After removing the turmeric stains, wash your hands well and apply a moisturizer or salve to counteract the alcohol, which is drying to the skin.
    — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Mar. 2025
  • Written and directed by Tina Landau, Redwood tells the story of Jesse, who after suffering a devastating trauma, escapes her high octane life in New York in search of some kind of salve.
    — Jeryl Brunner, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of salve

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