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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Noun
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Burkut and the rest have local antidotes for the problem.—
Magdalena Stawkowski,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026 -
Keep shopping for cold-hand antidotes from Amazon, below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Instead, the decision should be seen as part of our larger national debate over whether, outside the most egregious cases, there is a role for race-conscious remedies in our continuing effort to build a more just society.—
Stephen L. Carter,
Twin Cities,
8 May 2026
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Pros can use chemical treatments alongside natural remedies to solve your spider problem quickly and permanently.—
Dan Simms,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
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The second-busiest port in the world, Singapore has the potential to play a significant role in shaping practical, scalable solutions for improving the sustainability of global maritime trade.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
28 Apr. 2026
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If your mom’s kitchen or apartment is tight on space, lean into vertical solutions.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Curatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curatives. Accessed 10 May. 2026.
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