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
When asked whether Novo needs to further diversify away from obesity like competitors, Doustdar said that the company doesn't see obesity or diabetes as a single, monolithic disease and sees more opportunity in developing multiple, specialized therapies within the category.
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Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to medication and therapy, one of the current standard treatments for panic disorder involves exposure therapy — recreating the feelings of a panic attack in a safe environment so a person can learn to tolerate them.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Bear’s also provides outreach through Linked4Life, in partnership with All Souls Counseling, to provide free therapy sessions for Asheville food and beverage workers.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
After a sabbatical, self-reflection and commitment to therapy, Kim looks ready to pursue a historic third straight Olympic gold — something that no snowboarder has ever done in the same event.
—Aaron Tolentino, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Annika Kim Constantino,elsa Ohlen, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
In addition to medication and therapy, one of the current standard treatments for panic disorder involves exposure therapy — recreating the feelings of a panic attack in a safe environment so a person can learn to tolerate them.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Bear’s also provides outreach through Linked4Life, in partnership with All Souls Counseling, to provide free therapy sessions for Asheville food and beverage workers.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 11 Feb. 2026
After a sabbatical, self-reflection and commitment to therapy, Kim looks ready to pursue a historic third straight Olympic gold — something that no snowboarder has ever done in the same event.
—Aaron Tolentino, New York Times, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapy
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For those gray, dreary Berlin February days, the Berlinale this year is offering a colorful fever dream of a cinematic antidote courtesy of Pakistan.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Feb. 2026
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Woanger Set of 4 Wicker Storage Baskets Pretty, functional storage solutions are the perfect antidote to impractical minimalism.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The bill also gives the legal right to anyone who is harmed by such material to seek a remedy and bring an action against the entity that distributed the material.—
Mohamed Suliman,
Boston Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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In particular, the Justice Department is pressing for stiffer remedies in a verdict against Google over an alleged advertising monopoly.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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The same principles can be used by engineers to develop technical systems that are robust, efficient and adaptable – just like biological solutions often are.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Feb. 2026
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When cleaning the heating element, don't spray the vinegar-water solution on directly, but instead dampen a microfiber cloth with it, and use that to wipe it clean.—
Maria Sabella,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
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Founded in 2010, Big Health, which makes cognitive behavioral therapy apps to treat anxiety and insomnia, was among the original vanguard of digital therapeutics companies.—
Mario Aguilar,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
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The future of prevention will be defined by the convergence of vaccines, therapeutics, data and intelligent monitoring.—
Paul Hudson,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapy. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.
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