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 However, the boom of interest in age-old forms of heat therapy like sauna may be a natural entry point for many. — Will Stone, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026 The company says the final therapy plan is tailored to individual needs and discussed with a doctor. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 One use involves directing a beam of protons or other heavier particles into the patient, targeting unwanted cancerous cells (proton/heavy ion therapy). — Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026 Antibody-drug conjugates, gene therapies, cell therapies and personalized medicines are creating new questions around dose, exposure, efficacy, safety and patient variability. — Mirjam Trame, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for therapy
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Noun
  • At Mildred’s, fluffy eggs, crispy bacon, melted cheese and a generous spread of Dijon-mayo sauce in between two pieces of toast make for a texturally-balanced bite and the antidote to my Sunday scaries.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026
  • When times feel a little uncertain, the antidote is not darkness.
    — Holly Haber, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Critics said the remedies were too weak, but the settlements cleared the way for the deal to close.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • There should be a clear owner, transparent standards and a practical remedy designed before scaling, not after the first crisis.
    — Eric Reicin, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the government and school leaders must listen to students' concerns and find solutions.
    — NICOLAS GARRIGA, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
  • That year, the winner was Dutch physical chemist Jacobus Henricus van’t Hoff for his work uncovering how chemicals interact with each other in solutions.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 7 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • When spending money on longevity interventions, invest in therapeutics with evidence to support their efficacy, Maier says.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
  • While therapeutics and mental health are where the vast majority of clinical studies, policy change, and private investment is happening, psychedelics and spirituality are often part of that conversation.
    — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026

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“Therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapy. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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