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 Before seeking reassurance from someone new, affirm your own worth—through journaling, self-reflection or therapy. Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025 With a quick three-minute session, this LED device uses red light and near-infrared therapy to boost circulation, reduce inflammation, and stimulate collagen production, which helps with puffiness and gives your under-eyes a refreshed look. Siena Gagliano, Allure, 13 Mar. 2025 The 88-year-old pope remotely followed the Vatican's Lenten spiritual retreat and resumed physical and respiratory therapy after a quiet night. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 That includes records of substance abuse and addiction, mental health issues, even notes from therapy sessions. Laurel Wamsley, NPR, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for therapy
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Noun
  • Diversification, discipline, and due diligence are the antidotes to even the wildest stock swings.
    Shahar Ziv, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Of course, this isn’t to say a busy first day of free agency is the antidote to all of the Patriots’ woes.
    Chad Graff, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The National Immigrant Justice Center and the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois filed a motion in Chicago’s U.S. District Court Thursday seeking the release of two people still detained and the enforcement of remedies to prevent unlawful arrests by ICE.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Capital One and Discover are rebounding from Monday’s decline as investors weigh the possibility of remedies if, in fact, the Department of Justice tries to block the merger.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 18 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Though the solutions to misclassifications might be varied, the problem mostly revolves around permits.
    A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2025
  • However, the most promising solution lies with our managers.
    Vibhas Ratanjee, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025

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“Therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapy. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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