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
Women will literally sleuth at an expert level on the fly instead of going to therapy.
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
There’s no cure for IC/BPS—but there are a variety of therapies that can bring serious relief.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
In the episode, Jamie sits across a table from Briony, a psychologist (Erin Doherty), for a painstaking therapy session.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
Photodynamic Therapy Another option for wet AMD is photodynamic therapy, which ophthalmologists often use alongside anti-VEGF injections.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
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Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Apr. 2025
There’s no cure for IC/BPS—but there are a variety of therapies that can bring serious relief.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
In the episode, Jamie sits across a table from Briony, a psychologist (Erin Doherty), for a painstaking therapy session.
—Paula Mejía, The Atlantic, 16 Apr. 2025
Photodynamic Therapy Another option for wet AMD is photodynamic therapy, which ophthalmologists often use alongside anti-VEGF injections.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for therapy
Noun
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Many districts in the U.S. have turned to technology – especially digital surveillance – as the antidote.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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Much like in the 1970s, current rising inflation and geopolitical tensions globally may prompt consumers to seek solace in color as a quick and uplifting antidote.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Moreover, tariffs are not an effective remedy for trade imbalances, according to Jason Furman, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Water activities are the perfect remedy to the sweaty season and some South Florida waterparks are beginning to reopen, while many others remain closed until the summer.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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That was the idea all along — to seek long-term solutions rather than quick fixes.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2025
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The company exhibited within the Smart Bedding section in Hall 11, which focused on innovative solutions for sleep.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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