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dose

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verb

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Recent Examples of dose
Noun
The team's doctor administered treatment doses according to height, with a standardized measuring tape against the wall to help determine the dose. William McCarthy, NPR, 4 July 2026 The Finnish yard has just unveiled the first hull of its new 80 Café Racer series, a lineup meant to bring a dose of style and personality to the seas. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 July 2026
Verb
If managing the side effects on your own isn’t effective, your doctor may also change your semaglutide dose to help reduce them. Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026 Your doctor may also adjust your semaglutide dose to ease symptoms. Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dose
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dose
Noun
  • Residue On Clothing One of the most important considerations when using fabric softener is proper dosage.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 2 July 2026
  • But the dosage change didn’t immediately raise any red flags.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Becka is drugged and married off to Garth (Brad Alexander), the man Agnes is in love with.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 May 2026
  • On April 12, former congressman Swalwell, 45, suspended his campaign for governor of California after multiple women accused him of inappropriate behavior ranging from sending lewd, unwanted messages to drugging, raping and choking them.
    Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026

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“Dose.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dose. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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