Thesaurus results for LOZENGE

lozenge

noun

ˈlä-zᵊnj

Definition of lozenge

as in pill

a small mass containing medicine to be taken orally take one of these lozenges for your cold

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Recent Examples of lozenge According to Plasencia's plea agreement, the former physician admitted to distributing 20 vials of ketamine, ketamine lozenges and syringes to Perry and the actor's personal assistant, Kenneth Iwamasa, between September 30, 2023, and October 12, 2023. — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 Women can bear arms, although unmarried ones traditionally display them on a diamond (known as a lozenge) or oval shape, rather than a shield. — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 9 June 2026 Still others would like to chuck lozenges at phlegmy strangers. — Sloane Crosley, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Unlike nicotine lozenges, which are approved for smoking cessation, nicotine pouches are not. — Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for lozenge

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Noun

Mud is used for beauty (facials) and medicine (clay pills to alleviate diarrhea).

— Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 5 Oct. 2026
Officers were able to go to the store and purchase similar pills to the ones found and have sent them off to crime labs for analysis, the criminal complaint said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

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The $55 billion oral care market is already seeing lozenges, gums, sprays and tablets positioned for on-the-go use, including a prebiotic toothpaste personalized to the specific bacteria in a customer’s mouth, according to Fitt Insider.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
Equipped with a handy strap for crossbody wear, the viral hit can hold a 10-inch tablet, has zipper closure, and will appear dashing alongside your trench coat lineup.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026

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