as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
gentle exercise can be therapeutic for hospital patients
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as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
some charitable work might be the best therapeutic for that guy's total self-absorption
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Recent Examples of therapeutic
Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
The glass vessel, recently rediscovered in a storage room at the Bergama Museum, was originally excavated from a tomb in this legendary city known for its therapeutics.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Minor cannabinoids occur in much smaller amounts (often <1%) but may still influence effects and therapeutic potential, including Cannabigerol (CBG), Cannabichromene (CBC), CBN and THCv.
—Thomas Andersen, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
But not the Florida Panthers, which annually donates at least $10,000 to SunServe’s family therapeutic support group, Lima said.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
With the advent of better cancer-screening tools, survival rates are improving, and wonder-drug therapeutics for many conditions are now on the market.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
The glass vessel, recently rediscovered in a storage room at the Bergama Museum, was originally excavated from a tomb in this legendary city known for its therapeutics.
—Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapeutic
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Python bile, which is contained in the gallbladder, is believed to have medicinal properties, while the tongue is used in traditional rituals or as an aphrodisiac.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Rue is commonly used as a medicinal herb, and it’s often grown in pollinator gardens to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Apr. 2026
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The 624-foot Evrima, which is the first in a fleet of three ships emerging over the next few years, is an antidote to mega cruises that still feels massive to anyone who’s ever truly yachted.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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American freedom was the antidote to the icy grip of totalitarianism, whether from Nazis or Communists.—
Peter S. Canellos,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2026
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Common topics of health misinformation include false claims about vaccines, promoting remedies that are not supported by science and undermining scientific understanding about the causes of different health issues.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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The case initially sought remedies that could have separated Ticketmaster from Live Nation.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
2 Apr. 2026
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But the therapies to ease symptoms were punishing.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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But new therapies offer promise for MS patients.—
ANDREW ABRAHAMS,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
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Skin care solutions are designed to simplify routines.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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If the health-care system fails to meet the needs of patients, people will look for their own solutions.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Therapeutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutic. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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