as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable talking over my problem with you has been good therapy

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Recent Examples of therapy Doctors also advised the pope to have 24-hour medical assistance, including oxygen therapy, and in case of any emergencies. Christopher Lamb, CNN, 25 Mar. 2025 The condition can increase tension and cause pain, according to Dr. Anna Falter, a physical therapist specializing in pelvic floor therapy at the Cleveland Clinic, via email. Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2025 The integration of therapy chairs and ergonomic furniture also plays a crucial role in prevention. Arpit Jain, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025 On the other side of the coin, a considerable amount of research is being devoted to assessing the potential for chatbots to improve mental health in therapy. Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 22 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for therapy
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Noun
  • Of course, this isn’t to say a busy first day of free agency is the antidote to all of the Patriots’ woes.
    Chad Graff, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Diversification, discipline, and due diligence are the antidotes to even the wildest stock swings.
    Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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  • The National Immigrant Justice Center and the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois filed a motion in Chicago’s U.S. District Court Thursday seeking the release of two people still detained and the enforcement of remedies to prevent unlawful arrests by ICE.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Capital One and Discover are rebounding from Monday’s decline as investors weigh the possibility of remedies if, in fact, the Department of Justice tries to block the merger.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
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  • That was the idea all along — to seek long-term solutions rather than quick fixes.
    Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The company exhibited within the Smart Bedding section in Hall 11, which focused on innovative solutions for sleep.
    SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 28 Mar. 2025

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“Therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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