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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
If concern is warranted either for us or for our roses, a diagnosis gives us the direction upon which to base our remedial strategies.
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Of the three major threats, neonic pesticides may be the most serious — but also the most accessible to remedial action.
—Bruce Beehler, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
Also among remedial actions are prioritizing artistic spend and building greater governance and transparency with local public stakeholders.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2025
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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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Sep. 2025
Of the three major threats, neonic pesticides may be the most serious — but also the most accessible to remedial action.
—Bruce Beehler, Baltimore Sun, 17 Aug. 2025
Also among remedial actions are prioritizing artistic spend and building greater governance and transparency with local public stakeholders.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 14 Aug. 2025
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedial
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Kennedy also plans to direct organ procurement organizations to appoint full-time patient safety officers to monitor safety practices, report incidents and ensure that corrective actions are implemented, among other responsibilities.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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Discussions of the investigation and a vote on the corrective actions issued to Bloise took place in meetings closed to the public.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Buffalo Trace rye whiskey sweetened with root beer syrup gains depth and a touch of medicinal spice from star anise, making for a playful soda fountain take on the classic.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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My shaman Neal has an organic medicinal caviar that works wonders.—
Carolina de Armas,
Air Mail,
20 Sep. 2025
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As part of the reformative aims of the convict system, many of these men were incarcerated at Fremantle Prison, trained, and put to work on infrastructure projects such as bridges, roads, and public buildings.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 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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Blueprint for future care Entelli-02 was produced at the Monash Phage Foundry as a therapeutic-grade product, meeting sterility and safety standards for intravenous use under Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration Special Access Scheme.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Our discussions can be very therapeutic for both of us.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Sep. 2025
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Sowed in the fall, these cold-hardy plants work hard to improve soil throughout winter by decreasing compaction, preventing erosion, providing habitat for beneficial insects, and keeping weeds from taking over.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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Raw garlic contains more allicin, while cooked garlic still supplies antioxidants and other beneficial compounds.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2025
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Scientifically, preventive medicine is always preferred over curative, but what happens when there is neither prevention nor cure?—
Hany Demian,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s eye-specific product packs a punch courtesy of antioxidants, fine line–erasing peptides, and Persian silk tree extract (the latter is both a preventative and curative measure against dark circles and puffiness).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Remedial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedial. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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