curatives

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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Noun
  • There are antidotes to the problem of our status quo’s ineffective and punitive safety net.
    Aisha Nyandoro, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
  • The vision underpinning the project reflects Karmitz’s belief that cinemas should serve as antidotes to digital isolation.
    Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 10 June 2026
Noun
  • Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the old saying goes, prevention is better than the cure.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
  • The federal judge presiding over the case will ultimately decide whether to approve the settlement and the remedies in light of the verdict.
    Chloe Atkins, NBC news, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Ali Aydan is the founder and CEO of DORIX, building Britain’s smart access solutions legacy brand.
    Ali Aydan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • For more nostalgic Tupperware finds and other useful food storage solutions at Amazon, keep reading.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
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“Curatives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curatives. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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