therapeutics

noun

Definition of therapeuticsnext
plural of therapeutic
as in antidotes
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 therapeutics Peptide therapeutics are medicines made from short chains of amino acids, including some GLP-1 obesity and diabetes drugs that mimic a natural hormone to reduce appetite and regulate blood sugar. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 20 July 2026 The race for an Ebola therapy begins A clinical trial testing two therapeutics against the Bundibugyo species of Ebola began Thursday in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the WHO said during a press conference. — Helen Branswell, STAT, 6 July 2026 For all of its destruction, the 2014 outbreak triggered scientific innovation; companies developed therapeutics, tests, and vaccines for that Ebola strain, called Zaire. — Alice Park, Time, 2 July 2026 Peptide therapeutics face delivery challenges, including rapid degradation, limited membrane permeability and difficulty reaching intracellular targets. — Kj Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Doses of the Mapp drug ⁠and other therapeutics intended for trials are being shipped now, the World Health Organization told Reuters on Monday. — Reuters, NBC news, 24 June 2026 Often diagnostics are overlooked, compared with vaccines or therapeutics, says Dominicus, of IPPS. — Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 11 June 2026 Scientists have known for decades that KRAS mutation was a driver of cancer, but the mutation had been difficult to target, says David S Hong, MD, deputy chair of investigational cancer therapeutics at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 2 June 2026 As such, there are currently no licensed therapeutics or vaccines against it. — Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapeutics
  1. antidotes
  2. remedies
  3. therapies
  4. solutions
Noun
  • The snake charmers tried to test their antidotes on kittens, but the snakes refused to bite.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
  • There are antidotes to the problem of our status quo’s ineffective and punitive safety net.
    — Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Definition of antidotes
Noun
  • Once entered, creditors may pursue a range of remedies that vary by jurisdiction, including liens, garnishments, turnover orders and, in many states, charging orders against partnership or LLC interests.
    — Caroline Farah Lembck, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • The data-sharing measure broadly echoes remedies ordered in the US search antitrust case, where Google was instructed to share valuable search information with rivals that could help boost their ability to compete.
    — Robert Hart, The Verge, 16 July 2026
Definition of remedies
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  • Santo Beach Resort & Spa is the island's flagship luxury resort, with all-inclusive service, direct beachfront access, and an expansive spa centered on Porto Santo's mineral-rich sands and seawater therapies.
    — Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • The results could one day improve cancer therapies for humans, Ito says.
    — Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 21 July 2026
Definition of therapies
Noun
  • Adam Taylor is the Founder and CEO of Splendor, a 26+ year creative agency - building bold brands and solutions across B2B industries.
    — Adam Taylor, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The rise in the adoption of renewable energy technologies has resulted in a peak in demand for energy storage solutions as well.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Definition of solutions

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“Therapeutics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutics. Accessed 22 Jul. 2026.

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