therapy

noun

ˈther-ə-pē How to pronounce therapy (audio)
Definition of therapynext
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 Novartis and Bristol Myers Squibb have paused multiple trials evaluating their respective cell therapy programs against autoimmune conditions after observing inflammatory side effects in testing, BioPharma Dive reports. — Andrew Joseph, STAT, 1 Sep. 2026 Lux* South Ari Atoll organizes this cruise at golden hour with an instructor guiding you on Tibetan Sound Bowl therapy, breathwork, and yoga. — Jasreen Mayal Khanna, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Sep. 2026 During therapy, Matias practices stepping, balance and body control, using sensors and specialized exercises to help improve his movement and coordination. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026 Creating a safe and inclusive space, the group leads a movement rooted in surf therapy, mental health advocacy and joy. — Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for therapy
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  1. antidote
  2. remedy
  3. solution
  4. therapeutic
Noun
  • But the ingredients were all present, beginning with that singular singing voice, low, resonant and unabashedly passionate, the antidote to a decade of hard-rock singers trying to out-high-note each other.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Hilton has vowed to use those savings to issue state income tax breaks, calling it an immediate antidote to high costs.
    — Christine Mai-Duc, NPR, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of antidote
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  • In a simple order published Wednesday, the judge accepted behavior remedies and rejected a divestiture.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
  • At a trial last year on remedies in the case, the DOJ argued that Google cannot be trusted to run AdX, given its past behavior.
    — Jody Godoy, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of remedy
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  • Spaniards on Wednesday joined protests in support of Ceuta, demanding solutions to the city’s ongoing tensions and calling for Sánchez step down.
    — Suman Naishadham, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • The Sacramento County Office of Education has said the district must identify $150 million in cash solutions by June 2027 to avoid running out of money and potentially entering state receivership.
    — Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of solution
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  • If successful, the experimental medication could be a breakthrough therapeutic for people with the common but debilitating condition.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Last month’s vote by a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel to ease peptide accessibility restrictions has sparked debate over the safety of this unproven class of therapeutics.
    — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026
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“Therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapy. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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