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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
took a restorative vitamin mix to improve his immune system
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as in refreshing
having a renewing effect on the state of the body or mind
I am in need of a long, restorative vacation
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as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
relocation to a milder climate proved to be just the restorative measure that was needed for the sickly child
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Recent Examples of restorative
And his study of America’s historical arc, written in the early years of the Great Depression, clearly had a restorative aim.
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Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The same treatment plan may include implants, prosthetics, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and restorative work.
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Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
But from a humanistic and community-centered, restorative justice practices standpoint, there's something that just doesn't sit right with me about this practice.
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Nia Dumas,
NPR,
16 June 2026
For people who feel overwhelmed, restorative shapes can be especially grounding.
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Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Hua Hsu,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
The same treatment plan may include implants, prosthetics, cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and restorative work.
—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
But from a humanistic and community-centered, restorative justice practices standpoint, there's something that just doesn't sit right with me about this practice.
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Nia Dumas,
NPR,
16 June 2026
For people who feel overwhelmed, restorative shapes can be especially grounding.
—
Samantha Agate,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for restorative
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Going 3-0 in group stage is nice, but ultimately doesn’t matter as much as having every player as healthy as possible for the knockout stage.
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Is low-carb or low-fat eating healthier for your heart?
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The burst of tart lime pairs perfectly with the kick of jalapeño flavor for a refreshing drink that pairs perfectly with chips and salsa.
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Our choice today is coconut hazelnut, a refreshing change of pace.
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Wine that has gone bad may have a medicinal or vinegar-like smell and may taste sharp or sour.
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The mushroom is part of a broader family of medicinal fungi long used in human and veterinary practice.
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Olivia Rodrigo’s graphic T-shirts, sheer dresses, and keen eye for spotting the season’s hottest best shoes and accessories make her one of the best, effortless styles around.
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Carr was viewed by NBA scouts as athletic with his 42½-inch vertical leap and as having a good jump shot.
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Furthermore, ElAttrache wrote a letter supporting McGregor’s request for a therapeutic use exemption from UFC drug policies.
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One possible way forward may be certification where legitimate biological aging tests, which yield metrics that have been shown to be both reproducible and modifiable with different therapeutic interventions, are given a gold stamp by an international consortium of experts.
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Potatoes are generally considered a more healthful option than rice due to their lower calorie content and higher fiber, iron, potassium, and vitamin B6 content.
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Trump’s order adds weight behind the study at a time when the administration had appeared to be trying to shift focus away from Kennedy’s more contentious vaccine policies and toward topics with more widespread support among medical professionals, such as healthful eating.
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Other symptoms include non-healing or bleeding wounds and feeling or seeing the maggots.
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Persistent claudication, non-healing wounds, severe swelling and numbness that doesn’t resolve are all reasons to see a clinician.
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For patients, the result could be faster access to curative therapies rather than waiting for annual budgets, coverage decisions, and funding constraints to catch up with scientific advances.
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Lemony Chicken Soup with Rice A bright jolt of citrus wakes up this curative, homestyle chicken soup.
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“Restorative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/restorative. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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