as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
gentle exercise can be therapeutic for hospital patients
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as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
some charitable work might be the best therapeutic for that guy's total self-absorption
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Recent Examples of therapeutic
Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Probiotics have therapeutic potential in managing several health conditions, incuding gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory infections, and skin conditions.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Many of its bigger ideas focused on therapeutic conflict resolution fail to coalesce, leading to an overall tonal imbalance.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Discover the therapeutic properties of various herbs and learn how to incorporate them into your daily routine to support both physical and mental health.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
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The 25,000-person study is enrolling ahead of schedule, said Doran Fink, Moderna’s clinical therapeutic area head for gastrointestinal and bacterial pathogens.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 23 Jan. 2025
Probiotics have therapeutic potential in managing several health conditions, incuding gastrointestinal disorders, respiratory infections, and skin conditions.
—Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 30 Jan. 2025
Many of its bigger ideas focused on therapeutic conflict resolution fail to coalesce, leading to an overall tonal imbalance.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 29 Jan. 2025
Discover the therapeutic properties of various herbs and learn how to incorporate them into your daily routine to support both physical and mental health.
—Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapeutic
Adjective
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Cryer started her company in 2017 to promote natural healing over pharmaceuticals, and got a certification in medicinal plants from Cornell University.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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This typically occurs when using ACV for medicinal purposes.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With its historical reputation of being a city of joiners, Chicago is the perfect place to look for an antidote to the loneliness epidemic.—
John Hewko,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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The group chat and gatherings served a special purpose even before the fires as a small-scale antidote to the male loneliness epidemic.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC News,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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It is commonly used as a natural remedy for nausea and stomach upset.3 1.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
10 Feb. 2025
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While the state Assembly derailed that initial plan, forfeiting the grant, the push for a practical remedy to gridlock never died.—
DJ Gribbin,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Red light therapy is a go-to in the skincare world and is praised for its ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin texture, and target inflammation—but does red light therapy actually work for hair growth?—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
17 Feb. 2025
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Was the Crystal of about 10 years ago also seeking therapy over Chad Michaels?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
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Ahead of the summit, the United States warned of possible sanctions against Rwandan and Congolese officials, further raising the stakes for finding a solution to a conflict that is rooted in the long fallout from the 1994 Rwandan genocide and the struggle for control of Congo’s mineral resources.—
Reuters,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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Sitting back and inviting pressure, with an attack-minded squad weak in one-vs-one duels, does not appear to be a valid solution to Madrid’s issues.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Therapeutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutic. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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