as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
some believe that the herb has curative properties
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as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
the best curative for her depression might be volunteer work at a local animal shelter
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Recent Examples of curative
Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Since there’s no preventive or curative medicine, avoiding infection is the best course of action.
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Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
29 Jan. 2026
Money-minded Venus is squaring curative Chiron, pushing you to match your spending habits with your values (without shaming yourself or others).
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Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
Scientifically, preventive medicine is always preferred over curative, but what happens when there is neither prevention nor cure?
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Hany Demian,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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Signature massages use organic oils from the Almescar tree, derived from a bioactive resin which acts as a natural insect repellent, curative panacea, and incense.
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Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
Since there’s no preventive or curative medicine, avoiding infection is the best course of action.
—
Devika Rao,
TheWeek,
29 Jan. 2026
Money-minded Venus is squaring curative Chiron, pushing you to match your spending habits with your values (without shaming yourself or others).
—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Jan. 2026
Scientifically, preventive medicine is always preferred over curative, but what happens when there is neither prevention nor cure?
—
Hany Demian,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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But Zohn’s story as a true survivor was only getting started, as he was diagnosed twice with CD20+ Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, requiring two stem cell transplants and requiring two long, slow recovery periods — recovery periods the reality star says were greatly aided by the use of medicinal cannabis.
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During Prohibition, Old Forester was one of just a handful of brands that were given licenses to produce medicinal whiskey.
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From $1,100 Consider this a calming antidote to Queenstown’s adrenaline-inducing thrills.
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There are antidotes to the problem of our status quo’s ineffective and punitive safety net.
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Furthermore, ElAttrache wrote a letter supporting McGregor’s request for a therapeutic use exemption from UFC drug policies.
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One possible way forward may be certification where legitimate biological aging tests, which yield metrics that have been shown to be both reproducible and modifiable with different therapeutic interventions, are given a gold stamp by an international consortium of experts.
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The defense team also pointed to another Utah criminal case in which prosecutors were accused of contempt and suggested that one potential remedy would be to bar the state from seeking the death penalty.
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The main remedy Robinson’s defense suggested if prosecutors were held in contempt was for the death penalty to be removed as a possible punishment, should Robinson be convicted.
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Woven from high-quality microfiber and double-brushed for ultimate softness, the hotel sheets sets, with more than 64,000 positive reviews, are lightweight, breathable and cool to the touch, providing an all-season solution for serene sleep.
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A lot of anti-aging skincare contains ingredients like retinol that can be drying and irritating, but Cetaphil has a possible solution.
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Both devote an area to post-op care, with nutritionists on staff, organic food, and all the advanced healing therapies.
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The cocooning experience of infrared bed therapy uses red and infrared light to support skin health and reduce inflammation.
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At least 100 of these California workers have undergone or are awaiting a lung transplant, a complicated procedure that extends life but does not provide a long-term cure.
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Once plants are infected, there is no cure.
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“Curative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curative. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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