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dose Synonyms

Another word for dose

Choosing another word for dose depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A measured quantity of a medicine, drug, or radiation prescribed or administered at one time.

Usage Example

"The doctor recommended taking a small dosage of pain reliever every six hours."

Strongest
dosage
Strong
measure
portion
quantity
amount

• noun (Context 2)

A definite amount or experience of something, often something unpleasant, challenging, or beneficial.

Usage Example

"After failing the exam, he received a harsh measure of reality about his study habits."

Strong
measure
portion
share
amount
taste
touch

• verb (Context 3)

To administer a measured amount of medicine or a drug to a person or animal.

Usage Example

"The veterinarian carefully dosed the injured dog with a mild sedative before the examination."

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medicate
Strong
physic
treat
drug

• verb (Context 4)

To add a specific quantity of a substance or chemical to a mixture or liquid.

Usage Example

"Technicians regularly treat the municipal water supply with chlorine to eliminate harmful bacteria."

Strong
treat
infuse
charge

• Nearby Words

dory
dosa
dosage
dose
dosh
dosser
dossier

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Dose. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/dose
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