curatives

noun

plural of curative
as in antidotes
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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  1. antidotes
  2. remedies
  3. solutions
Noun
  • Atkinson said the audience members were big fans, who especially seemed to enjoy the behind-the-scenes stories and the funny antidotes told by the panelists.
    — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
  • And with the advent of AI-everything, cutouts are old-world antidotes, imbuing a cabinet with a sense of nostalgia, emphasis on craft, and cozy flair.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026
Definition of antidotes
Noun
  • The trial, which got underway in an Oakland court last week, could result in billions of dollars in damages and forced remedies that could lead to an overhaul of Facebook and Instagram.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • However, surface-level remedies rarely resolve systemic frustrations.
    — Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of remedies
Noun
  • The limits seem to have forced the team to constantly think outside the box for solutions for new gameplay mechanics and level designs.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Across the broader market, shoppers are gravitating toward products that address hair growth, scalp health, hair density, curl care, repair and strengthening solutions.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of solutions
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