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 Bo, the therapy dog for the Metro Nashville Police Department, hung up his vest and is living the good life, eating his favorite treat, duck jerky with handler Faye Okert, who retired with her dog after more than three decades in policing. Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 28 Sep. 2025 In the meantime, the therapy has given me the space and peace to be able to do the hard inner work while also being able to function daily. Soph Warnes, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025 Consequently, there are no specific guidelines on ginger dosing or form of administration as therapy for any health condition. Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 20 Sep. 2025 Study 2 In this study, an extension of the first, the research team studied how T cells behave during chronic infections and during checkpoint blockage therapy. New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for therapy
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Noun
  • But the emerging global consensus is that recognizing Palestinian statehood is the antidote to Hamas’ existence.
    Faisal J. Abbas, semafor.com, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Ocean Alley’s throwback sound is like an antidote to the rush of modern life.
    Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Otherwise, don't forget the power of basic pain relief remedies.
    Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Some people consider dark chocolate a natural remedy for period cramps and pain.
    Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The role also requires ensuring AI solutions align with Netflix’s values around safety, fairness, and transparency.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
  • Advertisement Get creative The second critical mindset shift is to view AI not merely as a tool for execution, but as a genuine thought partner—a collaborator that can help challenge assumptions, brainstorm novel solutions, and refine your own mental model.
    Marco Argenti, Time, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Alnylam’s therapeutics are being explored for treating genetic, heart and neurological diseases.
    Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
  • This includes virtual consultations, online patient management tools, and digital therapeutics.
    TIME Staff, Time, 18 Sep. 2025

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“Therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapy. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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