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
Unlike nodules, polyps and cysts don't typically improve with voice therapy.
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Brendan Morrow, USA Today, 5 Jan. 2026
Tzield would be the first disease-modifying therapy that works to delay stage three type 1 diabetes for children aged 1 and older who currently have stage two of the disease, according to Sanofi.
—Ed Silverman, STAT, 5 Jan. 2026
The device, the FL-100 from Flow Neuroscience, will be available via clinician for people aged 18 years and older with MDD, either as a standalone intervention or as an adjunct to existing therapies such as antidepressants.
—New Atlas, 4 Jan. 2026
The show truly captured the vibes of Stine’s books — just spooky and weird enough to scratch that itch for a young, burgeoning horror fan, but without anything scary enough to send a kid to therapy.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
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The backyard misting system that’s a refreshing antidote to the desert heat, for starters.—
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When restyling surfaces, Saab suggests sticking to a single anchor piece as an antidote to the excess of the holidays.—
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Older remedies approved to treat motion sickness include antihistamines such as dimenhydrinate (Dramamine) and meclizine (Bonine/Dramamine nondrowsy), and anticholinergics delivered via skin patch such as hyoscine (Scopolamine).—
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The root cause of Cuba’s tragedy is Cuban; the remedy for Cuba will be Cuban, too.—
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Commercial grout cleaners can be more effective than DIY solutions since these cleaners have a higher concentration of penetrating chemicals.—
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According to Makaym Dybenko, the system balances customization with military-standard compatibility, positioning DroneHunter Varta as a flexible counter-drone solution for modern combat environments.—
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Treatment options will also turn digital with the rise of prescription digital therapeutics (PDTs) for weight loss, Balazs predicted.—
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View All Plans Mario Aguilar covers technology in health care, including artificial intelligence, virtual reality, wearable devices, telehealth, and digital therapeutics.—
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“Therapy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/therapy. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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