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
Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
While current regulations and safety concerns prohibit cannabis use aboard spacecraft, the prospect of recreational or therapeutic use in future space tourism or colonization scenarios is intriguing.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
It’s been studied for its therapeutic potential as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticonvulsant, anti-depressant, and pain-blocker.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2025
According to tradition, soaking in a hot bath infused with these therapeutic salts allows the magnesium and sulfur to penetrate the skin, soothing muscles, detoxing the body, and easing stress.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
Well, to me, talking, writing, and sharing is therapeutic.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025
While current regulations and safety concerns prohibit cannabis use aboard spacecraft, the prospect of recreational or therapeutic use in future space tourism or colonization scenarios is intriguing.
—Tribune Content Agency, Mercury News, 21 Apr. 2025
It’s been studied for its therapeutic potential as anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, anticonvulsant, anti-depressant, and pain-blocker.
—Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2025
According to tradition, soaking in a hot bath infused with these therapeutic salts allows the magnesium and sulfur to penetrate the skin, soothing muscles, detoxing the body, and easing stress.
—Alice Nardiotti, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapeutic
Adjective
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The concept of the julep traces its origins back to ancient Persia, where rose petals were added to water for medicinal purposes.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
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In previous decades, gaur were hunted not only for their meat but also for their horns and medicinal products, according to the World Land Trust.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Both Kundera and Cavafy convey something profound: that life is nothing more than the voyage, a thought that can serve as a sort of antidote to the burdens of living.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
23 Apr. 2025
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The episode — the latter half of the two-parter lab leak catastrophe the 118 crew is sent in to deal with — sees Bobby save Chim, giving him the last of the viral antidote while disguising the fact that he’s been succumbing to the illness himself.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In the first days of testimony in the remedy trial being heard at the D.C. federal court, Microsoft comes up frequently.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
24 Apr. 2025
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The remedy that will follow the decision could break up the company, or at least separate its Chrome web browser business from the rest of the portfolio.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
24 Apr. 2025
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But, even for specialists, the current system precludes them from ordering tests or prescribing therapies for caregivers.—
Rebecca T Brown,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2025
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Set in the snowy Austrian Alps, Nine Perfect Strangers season 2 will follow a group of people who have signed up for a multi-day wellness retreat under the guidance of a Russian guru, played by Nicole Kidman, who uses psychedelic therapy to heal her guests.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
1 May 2025
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Note: Most subscribers have some, but not all, of the puzzles that correspond to the following set of solutions for their local newspaper.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Deck boxes are a smart storage solution for keeping garden tools, throw pillows, pool toys, and more outdoor essentials safely stowed.—
Clint Davis,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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“Therapeutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutic. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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