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
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
Angela Kinsey said her family regularly traveled to Oak Flat for acorn picking, gathering medicinal plants and ceremonies.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025
In 2023, Fondation H—an institution dedicated to Africa and its diasporas—inaugurated its new space in the city’s former post office with a retrospective of the late artist Madame Zo, known for her experimental textiles crafted from magnetic tape, electronics, medicinal plants, and industrial foam.
—Liam Freeman, Vogue, 29 July 2025
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Adjective
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
Angela Kinsey said her family regularly traveled to Oak Flat for acorn picking, gathering medicinal plants and ceremonies.
—Debra Utacia Krol, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025
In 2023, Fondation H—an institution dedicated to Africa and its diasporas—inaugurated its new space in the city’s former post office with a retrospective of the late artist Madame Zo, known for her experimental textiles crafted from magnetic tape, electronics, medicinal plants, and industrial foam.
—Liam Freeman, Vogue, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
Adjective
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Even those with strong revenue or healthy margins fall apart during due diligence or fail to attract serious buyers.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Eating more magnesium-rich foods, like beans, can help keep cortisol at a healthy level.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Their calls to abolish those search warrants joined the nationwide movement triggered by the 2020 police shooting of Breonna Taylor, a Black woman killed in Louisville, Kentucky, during a flawed drug investigation.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Aug. 2025
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The Trump administration told Newsweek that all ICE recruits are required to go through medical screening, drug screening and complete a physical fitness test.—
Dan Gooding,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Make a commitment to set aside restorative time for yourself every week, and honor that commitment.—
Anne Sugar,
Forbes.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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The few district attorneys who believe punishment is an effective deterrent are all facing opposition candidates next year; candidates who plan to run on the idea that prosecutors should deemphasize prison and focus on restorative justice instead.—
Wendy Murphy,
Boston Herald,
11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But in general, if your heart age is younger than your actual age—or, just a couple years older—that’s a good sign, Khan said.—
Kristen Fischer,
Health,
9 Aug. 2025
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Warmer times are best for training a puppy, as much more time can be spent outside.—
Chris McKeown,
The Enquirer,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Asia-Pacific aesthetic medicine market was valued at US$30.8 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach US$89.9 billion by 2030, growing at a 16.5% CAGR.—
Carol RH Malasig,
Forbes.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Collaborative care models are revolutionizing treatment for opioid use disorder, combining the expertise of a primary care doctor, behavioral health clinician and consulting specialist, like a psychiatrist or addiction medicine specialist.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 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
Noun
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Tyrion received medication to reduce inflammation for a few weeks, but there was no injury or surgery to recover from—only the need to adapt to life as a paralyzed dog.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Aug. 2025
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During the early 20th century, bromide salts were available in an array of over-the-counter medications aimed at issues like anxiety, insomnia, and hysteria.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The problem there is that the AI is essentially rendering a therapeutic diagnosis.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Debate over the ethics of generative AI as a therapeutic aid remains divisive and ongoing.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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