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therapeutic

[ther-uh-pyoo-tik] / ˌθɛr əˈpyu tɪk /


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Peptide drugs, on the other hand, are manufactured to last longer in the body to create a therapeutic response, such as controlling appetite or promoting the growth of new blood vessels, bone density or muscle.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Again, not a word about the coercive therapeutic context in which vulnerable minors will be subjected to those “ideas” and pressed to implement them.

From Slate • Apr. 3, 2026

Get Go is a homage to London, with snatches of pirate radio and a crisp two-step beat, articulating a story about the therapeutic feeling of dancing with strangers.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

This demographic stands at the forefront of the broader shift toward therapeutic language, in which emotional experience is elevated, validated and often treated as a kind of truth in itself.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

"This is the solarium courtyard to inspire your arcana. I encourage all favorites to walk in it daily. Very therapeutic."

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton