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adjective

ˌther-ə-ˈpyü-tik How to pronounce therapeutic (audio)
Definition of therapeuticnext
as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health gentle exercise can be therapeutic for hospital patients

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therapeutic

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noun

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
Adjective
Its four treatment modes include red-light therapy with a 630-nanometer wavelength, galvanic current, facial massage, and therapeutic warmth. — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026 Homeowners are moving away from purely visual landscaping and toward multi-sensory designs that incorporate touch, scent and sound for passive therapeutic benefits. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
Noun
Last month’s vote by a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel to ease peptide accessibility restrictions has sparked debate over the safety of this unproven class of therapeutics. — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026 Ebola virus disease is caused by several distinct virus species capable of causing devastating outbreaks in humans, each with important biological differences that influence diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, and outbreak response. — Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for therapeutic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapeutic
  1. medicinal
  2. antidote
  3. remedy
  4. therapy
  5. solution
Adjective
  • Hanuman then travels to the Himalayas to obtain medicinal herbs.
    — Tamanna Nangia, Encyclopedia Britannica, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Research suggests mussels also contain unique compounds that may offer medicinal benefits, including wound healing, as well as antimicrobial and anti-cancer effects.
    — Joy Emeh, HEALTH, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of medicinal
Noun
  • Cold-weather textures such as suede and velvet lend richness, while unexpected shades and prints provide an antidote to the sea of black, chocolate, and tan that typically dominates the winter accessories circuit.
    — Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Rooms Housed in an old bank building, the Countrypolitan’s 134 rooms are the antidote to the hotel’s dark and raucous lobby.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of antidote
Noun
  • Many rely on traditional remedies and visit doctors infrequently, Nolt said.
    — Peter Smith, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Without a remedy likely to address its alleged injury, the DOJ lacked standing.
    — Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of remedy
Noun
  • Whole-body therapies, which come in pills, patches, sprays, gels and a vaginal ring, deliver doses of hormones into the bloodstream at levels high enough to have significant effects on symptoms like hot flashes.
    — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Sick-visit exam fees, dental disease and behavioral therapy are built in, along with perks like up to $1,000 in boarding costs if you or your pet is hospitalized.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of therapy
Noun
  • However, FlashProve remains a research prototype rather than a production-ready solution.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2026
  • In my case, a 4-by-3-foot mesh bag with a drawstring tie is a simple solution that allows the trees to enjoy a sunny spot while keeping their leaves out of the pets’ reach.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of solution

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“Therapeutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutic. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.

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