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 production, directed by Michael Mayer and choreographed by Steven Hoggett, marks this therapy milestone by having backup singers and chorus members emerge from behind Neil’s chair. Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025 Abramowitz emphasizes that the app isn't aimed at providing therapy, but rather is there to offer support. Anne Marie D. Lee, CBS News, 11 July 2025 Their commitment to collaboration includes family therapy to navigate the pressures of blending business and kinship, and is a testament to the deeply personal stake in their cultural vision. Byron Armstrong, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Scripps Cancer Center’s oncology nutrition program ensures patients receive personalized nutritional guidance to boost their strength and resilience during cancer therapy and beyond. Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for therapy
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Noun
  • Any sort of creative activity involves expression, which is a great antidote to depression.
    Marc Weingarten, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2025
  • Weekenders are a low-cost, high-impact complement to full-time fostering—and potentially a powerful antidote to intergenerational disconnection.
    Avivah Wittenberg-Cox, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Claim 5: Homeopathy and Supplements Can Replace Vaccines Homeopathic remedies and supplements have not been shown to trigger an immune response or prevent disease like vaccines do.
    Tim Ryan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 July 2025
  • The State Executive Committee then reviews the case to find a remedy, according to the rule.
    Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • These solutions include providing teachers with the tools and science for improving literacy, family engagement.
    Erick Trevino, AZCentral.com, 14 July 2025
  • The installation of a kennel or coyote-proof fencing is a long-term solution for protecting pets.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025

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“Therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapy. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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