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
Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
More than a therapeutic pool, this remarkable wellness feature symbolizes spiritual rebirth.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
What To Know In 2022, Colorado voters approved the therapeutic use of psilocybin, found in psychedelic mushrooms, after two years of rule making.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The release is deeply personal for Erivo, who views music as a therapeutic outlet.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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Its leading therapeutic area is neurology, representing over a third of the business, Coppens says.
—Aaron Weitzman, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
More than a therapeutic pool, this remarkable wellness feature symbolizes spiritual rebirth.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
What To Know In 2022, Colorado voters approved the therapeutic use of psilocybin, found in psychedelic mushrooms, after two years of rule making.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025
The release is deeply personal for Erivo, who views music as a therapeutic outlet.
—Clayton Davis, Variety, 26 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
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Named after a convent built in 1613 in the village of Mane, in the south of France, the label specializes in natural cosmetics and fragrances based on medicinal herbs.—
Jennifer Weil,
WWD,
7 Jan. 2025
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The Calusa could have utilized the properties of the tetrodotoxin in medicinal, ritual, or even military contexts but again evidence for such use has not been identified.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The antidote to apprehension around AI is to build products that solve real problems, and then highlight those solutions.—
Lila Ibrahim,
TIME,
16 Jan. 2025
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Mike Lipps from Medallia agrees, and further underscores that transparency over the company’s purpose is an antidote to a lack of clarity which in turn breeds mistrust.—
Alexander Puutio,
Forbes,
11 Jan. 2025
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Some TikTokers swear by a hangover remedy called DHM (dihydromyricetin), a flavonoid found in several plants native to Asia.—
John Loeppky,
Verywell Health,
13 Jan. 2025
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Combining these treatments with lifestyle changes and natural remedies may increase effectiveness—and leave you with a clear complexion in no time.—
Amanda Svachula,
Health,
13 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Epigenetics is an emerging field within gene therapy, but unlike other therapies, the treatments do not alter human DNA.—
Zachery Eanes,
Axios,
13 Jan. 2025
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Some virtual therapy sites are offering free sessions for those affected by wildfires.—
Maya Richard-Craven,
Forbes,
13 Jan. 2025
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It may be amount to just a temporary blip, as the company continues to negotiate with the U.S. government to find an amicable solution.—
Andrew Sheeler,
Sacramento Bee,
15 Jan. 2025
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Redmond suggested a solution: students driving other students.—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2025
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“Therapeutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutic. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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