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
Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Was making the show therapeutic for you?
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Some psychedelics studied as therapeutics also have been commonly used as recreational or spiritual drugs.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
Last year, advocates attempted to get MDMA approved for therapeutic use in the United States, a move that was rejected by the US Food and Drug Administration.
—Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
Was making the show therapeutic for you?
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Sep. 2025
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On the regulatory front, the European Commission granted approval for AMVUTTRA to treat ATTR cardiomyopathy, marking the first RNAi therapeutic approved in Europe for this condition.
—Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 8 Sep. 2025
Some psychedelics studied as therapeutics also have been commonly used as recreational or spiritual drugs.
—Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapeutic
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Buffalo Trace rye whiskey sweetened with root beer syrup gains depth and a touch of medicinal spice from star anise, making for a playful soda fountain take on the classic.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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My shaman Neal has an organic medicinal caviar that works wonders.—
Carolina de Armas,
Air Mail,
20 Sep. 2025
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But the emerging global consensus is that recognizing Palestinian statehood is the antidote to Hamas’ existence.—
Faisal J. Abbas,
semafor.com,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ocean Alley’s throwback sound is like an antidote to the rush of modern life.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
23 Sep. 2025
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Otherwise, don't forget the power of basic pain relief remedies.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Some people consider dark chocolate a natural remedy for period cramps and pain.—
Chelsea Rae Bourgeois,
Health,
2 Oct. 2025
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Indeed, when symptoms are more persistent, prescription therapies may be necessary.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
7 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps the most compelling evidence of the therapy’s potential lies in its long-term therapeutic effects.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Oct. 2025
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The role also requires ensuring AI solutions align with Netflix’s values around safety, fairness, and transparency.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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Advertisement Get creative The second critical mindset shift is to view AI not merely as a tool for execution, but as a genuine thought partner—a collaborator that can help challenge assumptions, brainstorm novel solutions, and refine your own mental model.—
Marco Argenti,
Time,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Therapeutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutic. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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