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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
  • Both Gulf News and Irish Examiner are already positioning these hobbies as mindful, screen-free antidotes to burnout.
    — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 3 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of antidotes
Noun
  • But these days, a wide range of treatments are available that can offer relief — from at-home remedies like warm compresses and over-the-counter eye drops to prescription medications.
    — Maria Godoy, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Some of this criticism can be chalked up to differing interpretations of the science, and of how best to treat stubborn afflictions such as anxiety and depression when all of the remedies have potential downsides.
    — Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of remedies
Noun
  • Fisher-Kamm met Tuesday with Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow to address concerns and discuss possible solutions.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2026
  • To address this challenge, Qualcomm and Amazon are also collaborating on high-performance optical connectivity solutions.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of solutions
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