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
Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 21 May 2025
Many organizations within the community now provide access to therapeutic programs and resources.
—Devora Shabtai, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
While reliving some college memories naturally brought up embarrassment, Skinner ultimately found the experience therapeutic.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
The combination of the moon’s energy and the therapeutic effects of cannabis can promote relaxation, creativity, and clarity.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
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Adjective
Many refugee writers demonstrate awareness of the fact that telling stories serves ends both personal and pragmatic, therapeutic and bureaucratic.
—Tim Brinkhof, JSTOR Daily, 21 May 2025
Many organizations within the community now provide access to therapeutic programs and resources.
—Devora Shabtai, Sun Sentinel, 13 May 2025
While reliving some college memories naturally brought up embarrassment, Skinner ultimately found the experience therapeutic.
—Leigh Nordstrom, Footwear News, 15 May 2025
The combination of the moon’s energy and the therapeutic effects of cannabis can promote relaxation, creativity, and clarity.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapeutic
Adjective
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Sandalwood has been used for thousands of years for olfactory, medicinal and spiritual purposes, such as during prehistoric ceremonies and for ancient Egyptian embalming.—
Jennifer Weil,
Footwear News,
23 May 2025
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Inmates preferred what is called a fecal immunochemical test, which doesn’t have medicinal or dietary restrictions, according to the report.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Being overly organized, and planning your life down to the last detail, is the antidote to creativity.—
Hrund Gunnsteinsdottir,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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The Antidote: Experimentation Experimentation is the antidote to risk-averse marketing.—
Liam Wade,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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After a decision comes down, Google is expected to file a request for a stay of the remedies.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
30 May 2025
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Hopefully, a remedy is finally on the way in the form of crossplay.—
David Jagneaux,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
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Treatment options include home care, supportive therapies, medications, and, in some cases, surgery.—
Brandi Jones,
Health,
25 May 2025
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Here, a doctor determines a personalized diagnostic and then the number of therapies required based on a person’s own needs.—
Emily Burns,
Footwear News,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The Civic Committee, Civic Federation and Better Government Association have consistently advocated for comprehensive solutions to address this major, intractable issue.—
Derek Douglas,
Chicago Tribune,
27 May 2025
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Key Takeaways Botox is a temporary solution for reducing wrinkles and fine lines.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2025
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“Therapeutic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapeutic. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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