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noun

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
Adjective
The only curative treatment is to remove the diseased part of the colon—ideally in a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure, performed with surgical tools and a thin camera inserted through small incisions. IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2025 What has remained consistent is that a short walk by even a spot of trees or some lapping water can be curative for me. Liesel Davis, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2025 Pharmacies that sold curative tonics started adding sweeteners and other syrups; then, serving the mixtures got easier. Liza Weisstuch, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025 Amid unsettling changes, Americans touted the curative powers of the natural world, fueling the call for outdoor exercise and recreation, and laying the groundwork for the astounding growth of national and state park tourism. Time, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for curative
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curative
Adjective
  • Saw palmetto berries are coveted for their medicinal purposes, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture.
    Mark Price, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Researchers from the National Taiwan University (NTU) and National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University have uncovered a potent new compound in a rare medicinal mushroom found only among the island's mountainous forests, which has a double-threat – fighting both cancer and inflammation.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Spiritual values act as an antidote by reminding employees of their work’s deeper significance and realigning them with their ethical compass.
    Yujia Zhu, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • The only antidote to a politics of fear is a politics of courage.
    Steve Inskeep, NPR, 28 July 2025
Adjective
  • The problem there is that the AI is essentially rendering a therapeutic diagnosis.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Debate over the ethics of generative AI as a therapeutic aid remains divisive and ongoing.
    Mack DeGeurin, Popular Science, 6 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Letters describing the saftey risk are to be sent Aug. 25 and follow up letters are to be sent when a remedy is available.
    James Powel, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2025
  • Sense offers numerous services rooted in natural health remedies derived from the islands’ African and Indigenous traditions, incorporating native roots, leaves, and weeds for wellness.
    Essence, Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The legislation in Tennessee was targeted against a hypothetical solution to climate change in which aerosols would be deployed to block out some of the sun’s rays.
    Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Supportive commenters offered alternative solutions that might have avoided the entire issue.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • The custom instructions have nothing to do with therapy.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • However, the researchers believe pre-clinical trials in animals could begin within 1–2 years, with potential therapies for patients likely to be available in the next decade.
    Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In the series, which has now garnered hundreds of thousands of likes on the platform, Kaitlin shares information about her daughter’s health status, information about the disease and updates in the national search for a cure.
    Luke Chinman, People.com, 6 Aug. 2025
  • There is no cure for chikungunya, and treatment depends on the management of symptoms.
    Chad de Guzman, Time, 5 Aug. 2025

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“Curative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curative. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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