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Word

fentanyl

Phoneticsfen·tanyl

Definition

n. a very strong drug that is used to treat severe pain. It is much stronger than other common painkillers like morphine and can be very dangerous if not used correctly.

n. a synthetic opioid analgesic significantly more potent than morphine, used primarily for the management of severe pain. Often associated with high risk of overdose and illicit use in the form of counterfeit pills or street drugs.

Examples

“The doctor prescribed fentanyl for the patient's severe back pain.”

“Health officials warned the public about the dangers of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills found in the local market.”

“The rapid rise in fentanyl-related deaths has prompted a global shift toward stricter pharmaceutical regulations and the development of alternative pain management strategies.”

Examples

simple

“The doctor prescribed fentanyl for the patient's severe back pain.”

contextual

“Health officials warned the public about the dangers of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills found in the local market.”

complex

“The rapid rise in fentanyl-related deaths has prompted a global shift toward stricter pharmaceutical regulations and the development of alternative pain management strategies.”

Real-World Examples

“Rather than targeting only fentanyl itself, the vaccine trains the immune system to recognize a broad range of fentanyl-related designer drugs, including some of the most dangerous variants.”
ScienceDaily · 13 Jun 2026
“The country’s leadership also countered the Trump administration’s claims, maintaining that it had launched a robust border protection plan and that less than 1% of fentanyl and illegal crossings came from Canada.”
The Guardian · 19 Aug 2026
“Such drug use also got riskier when people lost access to tools such as Naloxone and fentanyl test strips that help prevent overdoses and related deaths.”
The Conversation · 18 Aug 2026

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