as in excitable
bringing about a relief from strong emotions usually by expressing them
It was very cathartic to finally tell my childhood bully exactly what I thought of him.
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a substance used to induce or speed up the process of defecation
Epsom salts, when ingested, act as a cathartic.
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Recent Examples of cathartic
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
As the film’s dance sequences played in front of me before ending in an ecstatic, cathartic rave-release, I was reminded again of that hopeful feeling for what the future may hold.
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Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
Even without being in the same place, Leigh and Dane's return marked a cathartic moment for fans of the show.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
Anderson said the sound of water can be very cathartic to people.
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Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Adjective
These days, fear and absurdity walk hand in hand, and anyone who’s scrolled a news feed knows how quickly abject terror can morph into cathartic giggles.
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Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
17 June 2026
As the film’s dance sequences played in front of me before ending in an ecstatic, cathartic rave-release, I was reminded again of that hopeful feeling for what the future may hold.
—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
16 June 2026
Even without being in the same place, Leigh and Dane's return marked a cathartic moment for fans of the show.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
Anderson said the sound of water can be very cathartic to people.
—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cathartic
Adjective
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The studio released the official trailer for the film on Thursday, showing Edgar-Jones as the formidable Elinor Dashwood; Esmé Creed-Miles as her excitable sister, Marianne; and Bodhi Rae Breathnach as their youngest sibling, Margaret.
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The excitable kids had been instructed several times to give Bryce Young room.
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Since the launch of LineShine, the supercomputer has been used for applications ranging from climate modeling and engineering simulations to drug discovery, neuroscience and AI, the center said.
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Court documents say Blakemore was a prolific drug trafficker for the Highs street gang, selling fentanyl at the intersection of Broadway and Lyndale in north Minneapolis.
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The expansion’s Council proponents have never really addressed this point beyond emotional appeals to the plight of overburdened tenants.
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The emotional beats are incredible but don't linger for too long and the humor is great for both kids and parents.
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Sales of purgatives, tonics, syrups and patent medicines like Carter’s Little Liver Pills went through the roof as ordinary people were encouraged to closely monitor the frequency and quality of their bowel movements.
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Or merely the tall-tale purgative of a frantic Purgatorian?
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Not the most exciting half of soccer considering what else has gone on during the World Cup.
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Johnny is a former professional baseball player, which is exciting for Coop, who comes from a family of ball players.
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To find relief, many people turn to therapy, exercise, lifestyle changes, support groups, mindfulness practices or medication.
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People taking diuretics, beta-blockers or any transdermal medication patches should check with a doctor first since heat significantly increases drug absorption through the skin.
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He is credited with achieving impressive economic growth, while leading the country during a brutal two-year civil war that ended in 2022.
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Thank you, United States Men’s National Team, for an early showing impressive enough to have already clinched the top of Group D and an advance to the knockout phase of this global event.
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In Pasadena, volunteers at the restaurant Chamo Venezuelan Cuisine collected supplies, issuing a special plea for bandages, gauze, painkillers and other over-the-counter medicines.
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Warehouses across South Florida continue consolidating food, medicine, medical supplies and emergency equipment for shipment south, while the region’s Venezuelan diaspora has mobilized donation drives and volunteer efforts.
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“Cathartic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cathartic. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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