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as in corrective
serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition
took a remedial math course over the summer so he'd be ready for algebra the following school year
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as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
unfortunately, with a cold virus, there are few remedial measures besides fluids and rest
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Recent Examples of remedial
The judge blocked the state from conducting congressional elections under those lines and ordered the state to put in place a remedial plan with two majority-Black House districts.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Ben Moore faces an active bench warrant after being inadvertently released from jail prematurely last year while serving time for a remedial contempt charge in his divorce case.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Aside from a remedial story that wouldn’t impress anyone over the age of 15, a big issue that permeated God of War, as well as several of its sequels and prequels, was its treatment of women.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
The second is where a judge’s order exceeds the remedial powers of courts in dictating matters of executive discretion and management.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 Mar. 2025
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 22 Mar. 2025
Meanwhile, Ben Moore faces an active bench warrant after being inadvertently released from jail prematurely last year while serving time for a remedial contempt charge in his divorce case.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Aside from a remedial story that wouldn’t impress anyone over the age of 15, a big issue that permeated God of War, as well as several of its sequels and prequels, was its treatment of women.
—Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 22 Mar. 2025
The second is where a judge’s order exceeds the remedial powers of courts in dictating matters of executive discretion and management.
—The Editors, National Review, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedial
Adjective
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An Optometrist provides vision care, prescribes corrective lenses, and detects eye diseases.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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In the third episode of the show, Mickey Rourke directed homophobic language at Siwa, along with what appeared be a joke about corrective rape.—
Mikelle Street,
Them.,
23 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The concept of the julep traces its origins back to ancient Persia, where rose petals were added to water for medicinal purposes.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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Dozens of herbs and spices are also sought after for making teas and medicinal products.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2025
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Fifty-five years after Martin Luther King's death, African Americans continue to proudly honor his reformative legacy in Phoenix.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
14 Jan. 2024
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While the idea of hiring actors might raise some eyebrows, acting and artistry can be an important step in the reformative process, and Hemsworth suggested that the actors’ real-life experiences helped shape their on-screen characters.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Dec. 2023
Adjective
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Occupational Therapists help patients regain independence after injuries or disabilities through therapeutic interventions.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The event helps GiGi’s Playhouse continue its mission of providing free educational, therapeutic and career programs for community members with Down syndrome of all ages.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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This change is beneficial when helpful gut bacteria are depleted.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
2 May 2025
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Voice therapy through working with a speech pathologist alongside botulinum toxin administration may also be beneficial.—
Indu Subramanian,
The Conversation,
1 May 2025
Adjective
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This includes advocating for policies that eliminate the requirement to forgo curative treatments, improve reimbursement rates and address provider shortages.—
James Dismond,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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There has been some scientific research into whether these curative feelings can be backed up by actual findings.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
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“Remedial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedial. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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