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
Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
This area can serve as a sanctuary for relaxation, allowing your friends to unwind and enjoy the therapeutic properties of CBD.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
The centers offer therapeutic services to children with autism that aim to encourage positive behaviors and improve social skills.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2025
This soulful outlier on the otherwise prickly Mr. Morale swings between therapeutic epiphanies and knee-jerk flexes as Kendrick runs down the ways his dad has inspired him and hardened him.
—Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
Through red light therapy, facial massage, microcurrent, and therapeutic warmth, the wand helps smooth fine lines, reduce puffiness, and diminish dark spots with consistent use.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
This area can serve as a sanctuary for relaxation, allowing your friends to unwind and enjoy the therapeutic properties of CBD.
—Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2025
The centers offer therapeutic services to children with autism that aim to encourage positive behaviors and improve social skills.
—Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 5 Feb. 2025
This soulful outlier on the otherwise prickly Mr. Morale swings between therapeutic epiphanies and knee-jerk flexes as Kendrick runs down the ways his dad has inspired him and hardened him.
—Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapeutic
Adjective
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Despite its enigmatic nature, Rafflesia species have long been used for medicinal purposes by Indigenous Peoples and, more recently, as a source of revenue generated by ecotourism.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Bush Teas—a Tradition of Healing In the African and Caribbean diasporas, bush teas are more than just drinks—they’re medicinal, healing, and deeply rooted in legacy.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
15 Feb. 2025
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The antidotes, accounts from Major League Baseball and uncovered secrets to stealing bases at the highest level provide a rare glimpse into one of the game’s most exciting and interesting plays.—
Richard Dunn,
Orange County Register,
20 Feb. 2025
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And while Carter’s post-Presidential legacy often receives kinder praise than those of his actions in office, his genteel approach and appreciation for the country’s youth offered a necessary antidote to the bullish egos of previous administrations.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Those searching for catharsis or an applicable remedy to their own heartaches and existential muddles will find only one definitive answer—that no person can ever fully know her own mind.—
Rachel Vorona Cote,
The Atlantic,
19 Feb. 2025
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Lukens said Amica is considering many remedies, possibly including a lawsuit to stop the action.—
Rachel Uranga,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Feb. 2025
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Davis told reporters in New York, adding that the sport cannot serve as his therapy.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2025
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Managing breathlessness may involve medications, oxygen therapy, or interventions to improve anxiety and discomfort.1 4.—
Gagandeep Brar,
Verywell Health,
28 Feb. 2025
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But even if such a case could be made, would-be censors would have to show that their solution is worth other significant costs to the free flow of ideas and the silencing of important, good-faith ideas.—
Jacob Hale Russell,
TIME,
4 Mar. 2025
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That experience shaped their belief that proactive security is the only scalable solution.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Therapeutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutic. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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