as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
talking over my problem with you has been good therapy
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Recent Examples of therapy
Over 240,000 Basotho rely on antiretroviral therapy (ART), and HIV and tuberculosis (TB) remain the leading causes of death.
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Majirata Latela, The Dial, 13 Jan. 2026
Scientists have also unlocked a bunch of more effective cancer therapies in recent decades.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Jan. 2026
All right, that’s enough therapy for one day.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Although there is no cure for autism, early support and therapies can make a meaningful difference.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
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Majirata Latela, The Dial, 13 Jan. 2026
Scientists have also unlocked a bunch of more effective cancer therapies in recent decades.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Jan. 2026
All right, that’s enough therapy for one day.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Although there is no cure for autism, early support and therapies can make a meaningful difference.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapy
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The backyard misting system that’s a refreshing antidote to the desert heat, for starters.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
9 Jan. 2026
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When restyling surfaces, Saab suggests sticking to a single anchor piece as an antidote to the excess of the holidays.—
Kristin Hohenadel,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Older remedies approved to treat motion sickness include antihistamines such as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) and meclizine (Bonine/Dramamine nondrowsy), and anticholinergics delivered via skin patch such as hyoscine (Scopolamine).—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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The root cause of Cuba’s tragedy is Cuban; the remedy for Cuba will be Cuban, too.—
Ricardo Torres,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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Commercial grout cleaners can be more effective than DIY solutions since these cleaners have a higher concentration of penetrating chemicals.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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According to Makaym Dybenko, the system balances customization with military-standard compatibility, positioning DroneHunter Varta as a flexible counter-drone solution for modern combat environments.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Treatment options will also turn digital with the rise of prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) for weight loss, Balazs predicted.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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View All Plans Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics.—
Mario Aguilar,
STAT,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapy. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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