as in antidotes
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
talking over my problem with you has been good therapy
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Recent Examples of therapies
Keeping patients engaged in behavioral therapies and taking prescribed medications, research has shown, is far more effective when patients have regular check-ins, and those encounters do not necessarily need to be with licensed medical personnel.
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Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Rowland, on the other hand, prefers alternating between hot and cold therapies.
—Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, the resort offers up its Hidden Lagoon spa, which provides facials and sensory therapies using products from British beauty brand Margaret Dabbs London and Australian beauty brand Sodashi.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Antipsychotic medications can reduce hallucinations and delusions, while therapies and rehabilitations can address specific concerns, like teaching cognitive techniques or enhancing social skills to interact with others.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
While new therapies focus on survival, research is also beginning to prioritize survivorship—the quality of life women have after treatment.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
Research so far indicates that GLP-1 therapies can help regulate brain pathways related to addictive behaviors, thereby potentially reducing substance use while simultaneously addressing conditions like diabetes and obesity.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in the world, closely following lung cancer – and while treatments exist, many patients often exhibit resistance to current therapies.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
There’s still much more to learn about the full potential — and possible limitations — of this new wave of therapies.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Oct. 2025
Rowland, on the other hand, prefers alternating between hot and cold therapies.
—Cheyenne Buckingham, SELF, 24 Oct. 2025
Elsewhere, the resort offers up its Hidden Lagoon spa, which provides facials and sensory therapies using products from British beauty brand Margaret Dabbs London and Australian beauty brand Sodashi.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2025
Antipsychotic medications can reduce hallucinations and delusions, while therapies and rehabilitations can address specific concerns, like teaching cognitive techniques or enhancing social skills to interact with others.
—Taijuan Moorman, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
While new therapies focus on survival, research is also beginning to prioritize survivorship—the quality of life women have after treatment.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 21 Oct. 2025
Research so far indicates that GLP-1 therapies can help regulate brain pathways related to addictive behaviors, thereby potentially reducing substance use while simultaneously addressing conditions like diabetes and obesity.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in the world, closely following lung cancer – and while treatments exist, many patients often exhibit resistance to current therapies.
—Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
There’s still much more to learn about the full potential — and possible limitations — of this new wave of therapies.
—Lisa Jarvis, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapies
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Those all feel a little like antidotes to fascism.—
Abbey White,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Oct. 2025
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Channel your inner comedian Humor is one of the best antidotes to awkwardness.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
8 Oct. 2025
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This design style is inspired by old-fashioned apothecary shops, where herbs and minerals were mixed and sold as remedies hundreds of years ago.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Oct. 2025
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Tea tree oil may help with mild skin symptoms, but more severe cases may require medical care instead of natural remedies.—
Heidi Cope,
Health,
27 Oct. 2025
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These exclusive discounts include up to 47 percent off absorbent towels, fluffy blankets, storage solutions, candle warmers, and so much more.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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From clever packing solutions and cozy in-flight accessories, to tiny upgrades that make a huge difference midair, all of these travel hacks are pilot-approved for keeping your journey calm, clean, and surprisingly comfortable from takeoff to touchdown.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
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More research is needed to learn how polyphenols deactivate viruses and how this may be used in pharmaceuticals or therapeutics.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
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Danaher’s products are used to develop and manufacture therapeutics, as well as diagnose diseases.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Therapies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapies. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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