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adjective

ˌther-ə-ˈpyü-tik How to pronounce therapeutic (audio)
Definition of therapeuticnext
as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health gentle exercise can be therapeutic for hospital patients

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therapeutic

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noun

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
Adjective
The Kiwi Wellness Eye Massager adds massage modes and Bluetooth audio, sitting closer to a lifestyle gadget than a therapeutic device. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 12 Oct. 2026 However, the other side of the equation — the potential therapeutic benefits of heat exposure — have received considerably less attention from modern medical science. — Will Stone, NPR, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
Last month’s vote by a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel to ease peptide accessibility restrictions has sparked debate over the safety of this unproven class of therapeutics. — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026 Ebola virus disease is caused by several distinct virus species capable of causing devastating outbreaks in humans, each with important biological differences that influence diagnostics, vaccines, therapeutics, and outbreak response. — Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for therapeutic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapeutic
  1. medicinal
  2. antidote
  3. remedy
  4. therapy
  5. solution
Adjective
  • Research suggests mussels also contain unique compounds that may offer medicinal benefits, including wound healing, as well as antimicrobial and anti-cancer effects.
    — Joy Emeh, HEALTH, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Stones, Soddu explains, have a very long history of being associated with energetic, medicinal, protective, and symbolic properties.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of medicinal
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  • Collaborations Galore Molon’s antidote to the moment will lean heavily on cross-pollination and joining forces with players across industries to boost the brand’s repositioning.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • His conservatism was seen by many as an antidote to the excesses of the 1960s and 1970s.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of antidote
Noun
  • His attorney, Brian Williams, argued that the Fifth Amendment itself provides a legal avenue for seeking compensation, regardless of other remedies that may have been available.
    — Brian Unger, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • If symptoms persist through drugstore remedies, do not wait it out.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of remedy
Noun
  • There is little research on effective treatments for trypophobia, and scientists have called for more investment in potential therapies that target disgust.
    — Gabriela Galvin, Scientific American, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Men with high-risk prostate cancer and low Decipher scores may face a lower risk of spread and could avoid more intensive therapy, while those with high scores may be the strongest candidates for additional treatment.
    — Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of therapy
Noun
  • Scaling membranes for extraction The next challenge is incorporating the channels into larger membranes capable of processing significant quantities of lithium-containing solutions.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The solution involved transporting water from springs in the Gush Etzion region, a hilly area more than 800 meters above sea level.
    — Michele Chabin, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of solution

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“Therapeutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutic. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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