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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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
Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
There are medicinal uses for it and should be available to those patients that need it.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
This alpine-chic hotel has a gourmet restaurant, a fondue restaurant with panoramic views, a wine cellar, and a nearly 13,000-square-foot spa that offers treatments using medicinal mountain herbs.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
According to Texas law, that penalty group includes high-addiction-risk drugs that have no medicinal use, like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, ketamine or Fentanyl.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Indigenous people and Spanish settlers utilized the viscous goo for medicinal purposes and waterproofing boats.
—Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
There are medicinal uses for it and should be available to those patients that need it.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
This alpine-chic hotel has a gourmet restaurant, a fondue restaurant with panoramic views, a wine cellar, and a nearly 13,000-square-foot spa that offers treatments using medicinal mountain herbs.
—Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 11 Feb. 2026
According to Texas law, that penalty group includes high-addiction-risk drugs that have no medicinal use, like cocaine, heroin, methamphetamines, ketamine or Fentanyl.
—Katey Psencik, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
Adjective
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That becomes this very healing social situation.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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If a healthy player sits, the millionaires are fine and the fans get screwed.—
Nick Canepa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026
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The playroom, a lively communal hub called The Hangout, is a dream come true, stocked with both ice-cream treats and healthy snacks (because balance), while practical touches like a dedicated laundry room show that the hotel really gets what families need when traveling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Every 15 days under the previous administration, more Americans died as a result of drugs than were killed on 9/11.—
Gabe Evans,
Denver Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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Excessive speed did not factor in the collision, and the rider was not believed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs at the time, said police.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Set the scene Palm Springs has long been a retreat for those seeking a restorative weekend away from the bustle of nearby Los Angeles and, come winter when the temps dip in most places around the States, those desperate for a dose of winter sun.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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This composition gives the oil both restorative and antioxidant functions, supporting skin renewal, helping to neutralize free radicals, and improving the appearance of aging over time.—
Beatrice Zocchi,
Vogue,
19 Feb. 2026
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Some of the city’s best restaurants and bars are both uptown and walkable, including breakfast juggernaut Cheeky’s and its adjacent pizza-pasta-patio hotspot Birba, farm-to-table fave Workshop, and cool cocktail den Tailor Shop.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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Whichever silhouette you’re drawn to, their popularity lies in their chameleonic quality to look good with both neutrals, from white to black to shades of gray, and trending seasonal shades, like red and cobalt blue.—
Lucrezia Malavolta,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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Evening rituals in the communal Living Room rotate nightly, and could include old-timey games from Jinguashi in northern Taiwan, or a DIY herbal tea session inspired by the Chinese medicine shops lining Taipei’s Huaxi Street.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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Beyond that, good medicine cannot be franchised.—
Arthur E. Palamara,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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In Texas, builders and contractors can be unlicensed, and Klepac has assisted clients who have needed remedial work due to inadequate construction design.—
Jessica Elliott,
Dallas Morning News,
19 Feb. 2026
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Judge Biery’s footnote directing readers to Blackstone’s commentaries and Magna Carta may be intended to give a remedial lesson to members of the administration.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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While the study is small and more research is needed, experts say mango is a healthy addition to a balanced diet, thanks to its rich nutritional profile of vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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While almond milk and cow's milk are similar in their uses, the two beverages differ in their nutritional profiles.—
Brittany Lubeck,
Verywell Health,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.
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