therapeutics

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 The new therapeutics that survive clinical trials and earn their place on hospital shelves probably won’t come from the companies with the fastest hardware. Dr. Anita Gupta, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026 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 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
Noun
  • And with the advent of AI-everything, cutouts are old-world antidotes, imbuing a cabinet with a sense of nostalgia, emphasis on craft, and cozy flair.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
  • The snake charmers tried to test their antidotes on kittens, but the snakes refused to bite.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • The pandemic marked a shift in business because the new storefront was busy with customers looking for natural remedies to fight COVID-19.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • Here’s what consumers should know about the recall, including all affected products and remedies.
    Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • Their menus include advanced therapies such as vitamin shots, protein and stem cell treatments, and IV infusions designed to support goals like weight loss, stress relief, and gut health.
    Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2026
  • While the companies overlap in oncology, cardiovascular disease and immunology, their pipelines are largely complementary, with AstraZeneca stronger in solid tumors and Bristol Myers Squibb more focused on blood cancers and cell therapies.
    Elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The article emphasizes that leaders must prioritize organizational interventions, such as de-emphasizing long hours and offering clinical sleep support like CBT-I, rather than just personal solutions.
    Mena Mirhom, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The backtracking illustrates how the politics of criminal justice have shifted since 2020, posing dilemmas for Democrats’ midterm strategy and their ability to enact their preferred solutions.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026

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“Therapeutics.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutics. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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