as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
gentle exercise can be therapeutic for hospital patients
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as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
some charitable work might be the best therapeutic for that guy's total self-absorption
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Recent Examples of therapeutic
Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
The center in San Juan Capistrano is known for its therapeutic riding programs for children and adults with disabilities and veterans.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
Serina Therapeutics' strategic focus remains on advancing its pipeline of drug candidates and exploring partnerships to leverage its POZ platform technology across various therapeutic areas.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
Most of the speakers were employees, clients and volunteers at the park’s equestrian center who fear the designation could curb the center’s therapeutic riding programs for people with disabilities.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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The study results show that the spray could reduce damage to the central nervous system and behavioral deficits, suggesting a potential therapeutic approach for TBI and other acute forms of brain injury.
—Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 28 Mar. 2025
The center in San Juan Capistrano is known for its therapeutic riding programs for children and adults with disabilities and veterans.
—Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
Serina Therapeutics' strategic focus remains on advancing its pipeline of drug candidates and exploring partnerships to leverage its POZ platform technology across various therapeutic areas.
—Quartz Intelligence Newsroom, Quartz, 24 Mar. 2025
Most of the speakers were employees, clients and volunteers at the park’s equestrian center who fear the designation could curb the center’s therapeutic riding programs for people with disabilities.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapeutic
Adjective
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The ‘Damu Ritual’ is a multi-sensory experience involving a steam room and rain shower followed by the application of mud sourced from the Austrian Alps and enriched with medicinal plants in homage to Damu.—
Lee Sharrock,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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And yet there’s so many unbelievable medicinal properties that mushrooms that don’t even have psilocybin have to offer.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
31 Mar. 2025
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Many districts in the U.S. have turned to technology – especially digital surveillance – as the antidote.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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Much like in the 1970s, current rising inflation and geopolitical tensions globally may prompt consumers to seek solace in color as a quick and uplifting antidote.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
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Moreover, tariffs are not an effective remedy for trade imbalances, according to Jason Furman, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Water activities are the perfect remedy to the sweaty season and some South Florida waterparks are beginning to reopen, while many others remain closed until the summer.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Heather Malin, a therapy intern working at two high schools in the San Jose Unified School District, said that while schools have many resources available, students might struggle with a lack of direction.—
Nanki Kaur,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2025
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Patients may also receive broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy, fever reducers and pain relievers.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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That was the idea all along — to seek long-term solutions rather than quick fixes.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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The company exhibited within the Smart Bedding section in Hall 11, which focused on innovative solutions for sleep.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Therapeutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutic. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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