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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
According to the lawsuit, EcoIdeas has acknowledged its breach of contract and promised to take remedial action, such as filing an insurance claim and reimbursing Lola’s for losses, but has failed to follow through.
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Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 17 Jan. 2026
The position is responsible for independently managing and reviewing the more complex engineering, scientific and technical aspects of investigations, removal actions and remedial actions for the BKK Landfill.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Though at least there’s solidarity in the remedial group.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Maybe remedial math should be in the future for Dom.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Clark Kauffman, Des Moines Register, 17 Jan. 2026
The position is responsible for independently managing and reviewing the more complex engineering, scientific and technical aspects of investigations, removal actions and remedial actions for the BKK Landfill.
—Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
january 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Jan. 2026
Though at least there’s solidarity in the remedial group.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 5 Jan. 2026
Maybe remedial math should be in the future for Dom.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedial
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Under standard procedure, DHS had 90 days to respond to the report with a corrective action plan.—
Nicole Sganga,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Valdez will provide an oral presentation of his department’s audit, plus a corrective action plan and ensure timely contractor payments and transparency to the Board of Supervisors at the April 14 board meeting.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Part of the problem is that the greatest efficiencies AI offers today are far upstream in the drug-development process, including identifying hits and leads, assessing toxicity, optimizing medicinal chemistry, and narrowing which candidates deserve scarce laboratory resources.—
Henry Skinner,
STAT,
5 Mar. 2026
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The waters were historically heralded for medicinal and therapeutic properties.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
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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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Your 8th House of Intimacy and your 12th House of Secrets can benefit from this supportive trine between the nurturing Moon and therapeutic Chiron.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
11 Mar. 2026
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Many Vietnam veterans find the journey back therapeutic.—
Carolyn Gusoff,
CBS News,
7 Mar. 2026
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Cod has less sodium and more omega-3 fatty acids, beneficial to your heart, eyes, and brain.—
MD Published,
Verywell Health,
12 Mar. 2026
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Nasturtiums draw beneficial insects that devour aphids, whiteflies, and other harmful pests.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2026
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Dunbar provided more than curative medicine.—
Anita Moncrease,
The Conversation,
25 Feb. 2026
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The most transformative, curative, and life-affirming parts of the psychedelic experience include both ritual process and community involvement.—
Erica Rex,
STAT,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Remedial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedial. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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