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as in corrective
serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition
took a remedial math course over the summer so he'd be ready for algebra the following school year
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as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
unfortunately, with a cold virus, there are few remedial measures besides fluids and rest
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Recent Examples of remedial
In fact, from 2017 to 2023, few, if any, students who placed into remedial math at UCSD graduated as engineering majors.
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David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Some remedial improvements in base-running could help change that.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The judge’s order stated that Empower continues to fail to perform satisfactorily despite the quality improvement plans, corrective actions and other remedial measures put in place by the state, and poses imminent danger to the children under its care.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Judge Biery’s footnote directing readers to Blackstone’s commentaries and Magna Carta may be intended to give a remedial lesson to members of the administration.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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David Blobaum, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Some remedial improvements in base-running could help change that.
—Kansas City Star, 27 Mar. 2026
The judge’s order stated that Empower continues to fail to perform satisfactorily despite the quality improvement plans, corrective actions and other remedial measures put in place by the state, and poses imminent danger to the children under its care.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026
Judge Biery’s footnote directing readers to Blackstone’s commentaries and Magna Carta may be intended to give a remedial lesson to members of the administration.
—A.o. Scott, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedial
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In a statement last week, Blue Origin said engineers completed their investigation into the upper stage failure and implemented corrective measures ahead of the next New Glenn launch.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
28 May 2026
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Starship will not be cleared to fly again until the FAA approves SpaceX's final investigation report and corrective actions.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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The farm specializes in gourmet and medicinal fungi, such as oyster, lion's mane, and native Danish coral tooth mushrooms.—
Christopher Elliott,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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Then there’s the white sage, with its velvety leaves and strong, almost medicinal scent.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 May 2026
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As part of the reformative aims of the convict system, many of these men were incarcerated at Fremantle Prison, trained, and put to work on infrastructure projects such as bridges, roads, and public buildings.—
Livia Gershon,
JSTOR Daily,
7 Aug. 2025
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Fifty-five years after Martin Luther King's death, African Americans continue to proudly honor his reformative legacy in Phoenix.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
14 Jan. 2024
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These regulations should ensure that any platform capable of forming a persuasive bond with a user is subject to similar safety oversight as a licensed therapeutic service.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Health workers say the sessions are designed as therapeutic interventions for living with anxiety, depression, autism, schizophrenia or other conditions.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
31 May 2026
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Wearables can absolutely be beneficial for the right patients, and even life-saving.—
David Oliver,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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According to Merrick, kratom has always been a big draw for Elixart’s customer base, offering them the opportunity to enjoy a beneficial beverage in a social environment, without alcohol.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2026
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Lemony Chicken Soup with Rice A bright jolt of citrus wakes up this curative, homestyle chicken soup.—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
1 Apr. 2026
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Around the eleventh century, in Anglo‑Saxon England, instructions for an elaborate childbearing and mothering ritual were recorded by monks in the Lacnunga, a collection of medical texts and curative prayers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Remedial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedial. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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