therapy

noun

ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce therapy (audio)
Definition of therapynext
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 The nonprofit also has a rescue ranch in Connecticut that assist veterans using equine therapy to help with stress, trauma and PTSD. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Aug. 2026 At Conrad Spa, open-air treatment spaces and locally inspired therapies draw from the healing properties of regional herbs, essential oils, and natural extracts. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 19 Aug. 2026 Their care includes daily joint supplements, regular injections and laser therapy. — Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 An experimental vaccine prevented the return and spread of cancer in high-risk melanoma patients, Moderna and Merck announced Wednesday, a milestone in the pursuit of cancer therapies. — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for therapy
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  1. antidote
  2. remedy
  3. solution
  4. therapeutic
Noun
  • Keeping score offers an antidote to the impermanence of our time.
    — Will Leitch, Washington Post, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Hayes’ memoir stresses the redemptive power of nature as an antidote to suffering and a way to build emotional resilience.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of antidote
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  • Additionally, the city could only pursue the court-order remedy after allowing the team 180 days to address the breach.
    — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Despite the sometimes contentious exchanges, Attorney Dave Westland, representing the developer, said that his client is agreeable to all of the remedies proposed by the town.
    — Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of remedy
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  • The pair also exchanged views on recent diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing political and diplomatic solutions, the statement read, without going into further details.
    — August 20, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • To prevent climate solutions from causing a biodiversity crisis, green development requires smarter planning.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of solution
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  • If successful, the experimental medication could be a breakthrough therapeutic for people with the common but debilitating condition.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Last month’s vote by a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel to ease peptide accessibility restrictions has sparked debate over the safety of this unproven class of therapeutics.
    — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026
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“Therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapy. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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