mə-ˈdis-nəl
1
as in healing
tending to cure disease or restore health
even in Roman times the hot mineral springs of Bath, England, were believed to possess medicinal properties
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as in healthy
beneficial to the health of body or mind
if gin and tonic is the medicinal potion that he claims, then he's done a lot of self-medication of late
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mə-ˈdis-nəl
as in drug
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
the discovery that the plant is a potent medicinal once it has been refined
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Recent Examples of medicinal
Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
Experts will give informal tours of the various plant beds contained in the garden’s Chinese medicinal garden section, answering guest questions.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Wine that has gone bad may have a medicinal or vinegar-like smell and may taste sharp or sour.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Everything is locally sourced and grown in the organic gardens, including the special, sharp, low-sugar medicinal honey produced by the estate's stingless bees hives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Raye often describes music as medicinal.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 2 May 2026
Experts will give informal tours of the various plant beds contained in the garden’s Chinese medicinal garden section, answering guest questions.
—Pedro Moura, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
Wine that has gone bad may have a medicinal or vinegar-like smell and may taste sharp or sour.
—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Everything is locally sourced and grown in the organic gardens, including the special, sharp, low-sugar medicinal honey produced by the estate's stingless bees hives.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for medicinal
Adjective
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That becomes this very healing social situation.—
Simon Vozick-Levinson,
Rolling Stone,
13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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And, not surprisingly, that’s not healthy.—
Chris Hewitt,
Boston Herald,
10 May 2026
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Shoppers flock to the retailer to snag healthy, long-lasting peonies without breaking the bank.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
Noun
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No antiviral drugs or vaccines currently exist to prevent or reduce symptoms.—
Michelle Marchante,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2026
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Last month, he was arrested in Arkansas and faced multiple charges including speeding and drug possession, according to online jail records.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Research has found restorative practices can improve student behavior and academic performance.—
Stacker,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Biologique Recherche uses walnut extract, plant oils, and shea butter for those restorative and the barrier build-back.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
8 May 2026
Adjective
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While the new stadium deal has generated a lot of good press in the days since it was announced, both Swanston and Singh acknowledge that things are extremely early in the process.—
P.R. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
9 May 2026
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Illinois Wesleyan recruit Conor McCabe went 2-for-4 and delivered a three-run double in the fifth inning to put the Knights (13-11, 6-5) ahead for good.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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The hijacking of humanitarian aid convoys by Hamas and armed gangs prevented the civilian population from receiving food and medicines.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
10 May 2026
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Today the United States leads the world in biopharmaceutical innovation, with American companies driving 55% of global R&D and producing more new medicines than any other country.—
Joaquin Duato,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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One in eight freshmen at UC San Diego requires special remedial math classes just to catch up.—
Jemma Stephenson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 May 2026
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This all has trickle-down effects, as captured by a recent report out of the University of California, San Diego showing many incoming students with high grade point averages need remedial math classes.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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For example, adding broccoli to a starch like rice or pasta can help create a more balanced meal with regard to blood sugar response and nutritional content.—
Maggie O'Neill,
Verywell Health,
6 May 2026
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The amenities above signal a destination that takes a guest’s physical, nutritional and mental health seriously enough to staff for it, design rooms for it and follow up after checkout.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2026
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“Medicinal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/medicinal. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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