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
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
The center in San Juan Capistrano is known for its therapeutic riding programs for children and adults with disabilities and veterans.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
Serina Therapeutics' strategic focus remains on advancing its pipeline of drug candidates and exploring partnerships to leverage its POZ platform technology across various therapeutic areas.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
Most of the speakers were employees, clients and volunteers at the park’s equestrian center who fear the designation could curb the center’s therapeutic riding programs for people with disabilities.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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The study results show that the spray could reduce damage to the central nervous system and behavioral deficits, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for TBI and other acute forms of brain injury.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
The center in San Juan Capistrano is known for its therapeutic riding programs for children and adults with disabilities and veterans.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
Serina Therapeutics' strategic focus remains on advancing its pipeline of drug candidates and exploring partnerships to leverage its POZ platform technology across various therapeutic areas.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
Most of the speakers were employees, clients and volunteers at the park’s equestrian center who fear the designation could curb the center’s therapeutic riding programs for people with disabilities.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapeutic
Adjective
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Like in Japan, public bathing has long been revered in South Korea, with evidence of saunas used for medicinal purposes dating back to the 15th century.—
Anna Haines,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rose water, made by distilling rose petals, is used for its fragrance, skin benefits, medicinal purposes, and potential calming effects.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many districts in the U.S. have turned to technology – especially digital surveillance – as the antidote.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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Much like in the 1970s, current rising inflation and geopolitical tensions globally may prompt consumers to seek solace in color as a quick and uplifting antidote.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, tariffs are not an effective remedy for trade imbalances, according to Jason Furman, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Water activities are the perfect remedy to the sweaty season and some South Florida waterparks are beginning to reopen, while many others remain closed until the summer.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Fortunately, that did not take too long, and Tyrion soon started physical therapy and red light therapy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Women will literally sleuth at an expert level on the fly instead of going to therapy.—
Andy Andersen,
Vulture,
18 Apr. 2025
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This means prioritizing effective solutions over idealistic ones.—
Antoine Rostand,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Nadler Modular continues to lead with tailored solutions across these sectors.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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“Therapeutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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