palliative
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Beyond a certain age—75 or 80—spending should be on palliative care, he says, rather than costly interventions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne operate a 42-bed nursing facility in New York that gives free palliative care to poor people with cancer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
Toby Porter, the chief executive of Hospice UK - which is neutral on assisted dying - said the debate had exposed "deep inequalities" in access to palliative care across Scotland.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
She said had the bill passed, "many vulnerable people might have seen an assisted death as their only realistic option" and said the church would continue to advocate for more palliative care funding.
From BBC • Mar. 18, 2026
One palliative of winter on Winter is that the days stay light.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
Vocabulary lists containing palliative
The Kite Runner
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Educated
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
100 SAT words Beginning with "P"
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
