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
Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Occupational Therapists help patients regain independence after injuries or disabilities through therapeutic interventions.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The event helps GiGi’s Playhouse continue its mission of providing free educational, therapeutic and career programs for community members with Down syndrome of all ages.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
There are many ways world leaders, businesses and consumers are grappling with the growing threat of a global trade war, but perhaps the easiest — and, for some, the most therapeutic — is to rely on dark humor.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The people of Oklahoma united in a powerful and therapeutic way to support survivors of the bombing and, ultimately, to create a memorial to those lost.
—Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 18 Apr. 2025
Occupational Therapists help patients regain independence after injuries or disabilities through therapeutic interventions.
—Jack Kelly, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025
The event helps GiGi’s Playhouse continue its mission of providing free educational, therapeutic and career programs for community members with Down syndrome of all ages.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Apr. 2025
There are many ways world leaders, businesses and consumers are grappling with the growing threat of a global trade war, but perhaps the easiest — and, for some, the most therapeutic — is to rely on dark humor.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 22 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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Dozens of herbs and spices are also sought after for making teas and medicinal products.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On the previous episode, Krause’s Bobby died unexpectedly after contracting a virus, and choosing to save team member Chimney (Kenneth Choi) rather than himself with the one available antidote.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
2 May 2025
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The show shocked fans when Bobby ultimately sacrificed himself using the final antidote for the Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever to save the life of Chimney (Kenneth Choi).—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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As part of the remedy, GM dealers will inspect and, if needed, repair or replace the engine.—
Tahar Rajab,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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During testimony in federal court in Washington, Pichai asserted that a package of antitrust remedies proposed by the government is too extreme and will undermine Google’s ability to compete in the market.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
Noun
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There are other solutions for debt, including a debt management plan through a credit counselor, debt settlement or a consolidation loan.—
Liz Weston,
Los Angeles Times,
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 12 May. 2025.
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