mə-ˈdis-nəl
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as in healing
tending to cure disease or restore health
even in Roman times the hot mineral springs of Bath, England, were believed to possess medicinal properties
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2
as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
if gin and tonic is the medicinal potion that he claims, then he's done a lot of self-medication of late
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mə-ˈdis-nəl
as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the discovery that the plant is a potent medicinal once it has been refined
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Recent Examples of medicinal
Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
None of that harsh medicinal smell typical of anti-itch shampoos—so lathering up becomes a little moment of zen.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 13 Aug. 2025
The recipes in these medicinal tomes are pretty complex—one calls for goose and hart brains mixed with silver, myrrh, ginger powder, honey, and several other precious ingredients on top of a base of wax and olive oil.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2025
Sloviansk, Ukraine — On the beaches of Sloviansk’s tiny salt lake, where the medicinal waters provide a moment of solace from the whirling violence of the eastern frontlines just a few miles away, talk of a Ukraine land deal at Friday’s Alaska summit seems dark and surreal.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
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Marijuana is legal for both recreational and medicinal use in 24 states and the District of Columbia as of April 2025, according to DISA Global Solutions.
—Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025
None of that harsh medicinal smell typical of anti-itch shampoos—so lathering up becomes a little moment of zen.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 13 Aug. 2025
The recipes in these medicinal tomes are pretty complex—one calls for goose and hart brains mixed with silver, myrrh, ginger powder, honey, and several other precious ingredients on top of a base of wax and olive oil.
—Mark Hay, Popular Science, 13 Aug. 2025
Sloviansk, Ukraine — On the beaches of Sloviansk’s tiny salt lake, where the medicinal waters provide a moment of solace from the whirling violence of the eastern frontlines just a few miles away, talk of a Ukraine land deal at Friday’s Alaska summit seems dark and surreal.
—Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
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For consumers who are healthy and earn too much to qualify for ACA plan subsidies, short-term plans might be a viable option for temporary coverage, Giovannelli said.—
Ken Alltucker,
USA Today,
26 Aug. 2025
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This along with a passing game that is healthy and looks to be improved, lead to Joe Mixon struggling this year.—
Mike Fore,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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New tariffs on America’s trading partners, for example, are expected to push up the cost of drugs and medical supplies.—
Elisabeth Rosenthal,
Miami Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
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In its early years, the paper took on street gangs, drugs and crime.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Not just more hours in bed, but truly restorative rest.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
23 Aug. 2025
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Replacing even one automatic scroll with a restorative activity like reading, reflecting or quiet thinking can reset mental patterns, lower cognitive fatigue and build stronger focus for the demands of the final quarter.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
21 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Also known as white kidney beans, cannellini beans are a good source of nutrients like protein, fiber, folate, iron and potassium.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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Two of the children are in good condition and one child is in serious condition.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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The endeavor was not only a fascinating research challenge, but could be used to improve biotechnology and medicine.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
1 Sep. 2025
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Some Sámi responded by insisting that alcohol was a necessary medicine and crossing the border to Norway, which had less regulation, to obtain it.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
30 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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While no injuries have been reported as of August 7, the remedial action is a full refund for consumers.—
Nick Mordowanec,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Aug. 2025
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He was disciplined with a month of unpaid leave, a week of remedial training and a two-week ride-along with a training officer.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2025
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Having such frequent testing meant that the FRESH team could identify new HIV infections within a matter of days, enabling women to immediately start antiretroviral medication to suppress the virus, limiting the size and diversity of the viral reservoir.—
David Cox,
NPR,
25 Aug. 2025
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Unlike medications, supplements are not regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).—
Emmanuella Ogbonna,
Health,
25 Aug. 2025
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The property is built directly over the island’s famed thermal springs—legendary natural pools said to offer many therapeutic benefits.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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There will be discussion on the therapeutic benefits of each plant, how to cultivate each plant in your home garden, and how to prepare tea in a variety of ways.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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