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roid Synonyms
Another word for roid
Choosing another word for roid depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• noun (Context 1)
An anabolic steroid, especially when used illicitly to increase muscle mass and athletic performance (usually used in the plural).
Usage Example
"The league suspended the weightlifter after he tested positive for roids before the championship."
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steroid
anabolic steroid
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juice
gear
• noun (Context 2)
A hemorrhoid; a swollen and inflamed vein in the rectum or anus (usually used in the plural).
Usage Example
"He bought an over-the-counter ointment at the pharmacy to treat a painful case of roids."
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hemorrhoid
piles
• verb (Context 3)
To take anabolic steroids in order to build muscle mass or enhance physical performance (often followed by 'up' or 'out').
Usage Example
"Several bodybuilders at the local gym were rumored to be roiding before the regional competition."
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juice
dope
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Roid. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/roid