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as in corrective
serving to raise or adjust something to some standard or proper condition
took a remedial math course over the summer so he'd be ready for algebra the following school year
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as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
unfortunately, with a cold virus, there are few remedial measures besides fluids and rest
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Recent Examples of remedial
Existing federal law already provides for possible remedial actions to confront this problem.
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Alden Abbott, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The order directs the Attorney General to investigate federal policies of the past four years and to recommend appropriate remedial action.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
Over that period of time, the board has conducted six separate self-evaluations, engaged the DuPage County Regional Office of Education for guidance and issued two separate private remedial directive letters.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
How, then, are FBAR penalties deemed to be remedial as opposed to punitive?
—Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Alden Abbott, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The order directs the Attorney General to investigate federal policies of the past four years and to recommend appropriate remedial action.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
Over that period of time, the board has conducted six separate self-evaluations, engaged the DuPage County Regional Office of Education for guidance and issued two separate private remedial directive letters.
—Michelle Mullins, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025
How, then, are FBAR penalties deemed to be remedial as opposed to punitive?
—Robert Goulder, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedial
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The 1,4-dioxane also has infiltrated the western portion of Seminole County’s public water system, although county leaders to date have been mostly mute about the dangers and the need for corrective action.—
Kevin Spear,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2025
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Sonya Massey case:DOJ and Illinois sheriff agree to policing upgrades after 2024 killing City of Hanceville vows to 'implement necessary corrective actions' Crocker added that Hanceville officials, including Sawyer and the city council, have pledged their full cooperation in the investigation.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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Despite its enigmatic nature, Rafflesia species have long been used for medicinal purposes by Indigenous Peoples and, more recently, as a source of revenue generated by ecotourism.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Bush Teas—a Tradition of Healing In the African and Caribbean diasporas, bush teas are more than just drinks—they’re medicinal, healing, and deeply rooted in legacy.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
15 Feb. 2025
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Fifty-five years after Martin Luther King's death, African Americans continue to proudly honor his reformative legacy in Phoenix.—
The Arizona Republic,
The Arizona Republic,
14 Jan. 2024
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While the idea of hiring actors might raise some eyebrows, acting and artistry can be an important step in the reformative process, and Hemsworth suggested that the actors’ real-life experiences helped shape their on-screen characters.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
5 Dec. 2023
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Sense spa offers a range of therapeutic treatments, including massages, facials and scrubs, plus more unique pamperings, like a full-body glowing algae cocoon.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Going out to these underground clubs and parties in L.A. was very therapeutic for me.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
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Such an agreement might also include other provisions aimed at removing regulatory barriers that often impose huge impediments to mutually beneficial transactions.—
Alden Abbott,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Getting more of those balls into the air would be beneficial.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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Stem cell bone marrow transplants have been used to effectively treat sickle cell since the 1980s, but eliminating the need for a full-match donor opens up the curative procedure to many more patients.—
Maya Goldman,
Axios,
26 Feb. 2025
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With hospice care, quality of life is emphasized over the extension of life, and curative treatment is not pursued.27 Disease Progression and Prognosis Not everyone with CKD will experience progression, particularly if the appropriate preventive steps are taken.—
Robert Burakoff,
Verywell Health,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Remedial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedial. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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