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as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
a fun hobby is always a good cure for boredom
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as in remedy
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
researchers tirelessly working to find a cure for cancer
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as in to heal
to bring about recovery from
do you have anything that will cure my headache?
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as in to rehabilitate
to restore to a healthy condition
the antibiotic cured the sick boy of the bacterial infection
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as in curate
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Recent Examples of cure
Henry Skinner, STAT, 5 Mar. 2026
Large clinical trials specific to 4-7-8 are still limited, so treat this as a low-risk, easy-to-try tool rather than a cure.
—Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Other trials are exploring ways to cure HIV by genetically editing immune cells.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Henry Skinner, STAT, 5 Mar. 2026
Large clinical trials specific to 4-7-8 are still limited, so treat this as a low-risk, easy-to-try tool rather than a cure.
—Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Antibiotics cure patients rather than managing chronic conditions.
—Henry Skinner, STAT, 5 Mar. 2026
Large clinical trials specific to 4-7-8 are still limited, so treat this as a low-risk, easy-to-try tool rather than a cure.
—Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
Simply dig up your bulbs, brush away the excess soil, and begin the curing process by storing them in a cool place away from direct sunlight.
—Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 3 Mar. 2026
Other trials are exploring ways to cure HIV by genetically editing immune cells.
—Harriet Marsden, TheWeek, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
Antibiotics cure patients rather than managing chronic conditions.
—Henry Skinner, STAT, 5 Mar. 2026
Large clinical trials specific to 4-7-8 are still limited, so treat this as a low-risk, easy-to-try tool rather than a cure.
—Allison Palmer
march 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cure
Verb
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One specimen examined by Brochu’s team displayed multiple, partially healed jaw injuries indicative of a brawl with a fellow ambush predator.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
12 Mar. 2026
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So, once those start to heal up as well.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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This is a harsher version of Rooster’s insistence that anyone can be rehabilitated, one that acknowledges that some damage is irreparable, and that the people who benefit from infinite patience and forgiveness are usually men of privilege.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
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Adventure seekers can swim with rehabilitating sea turtles at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center, go scuba diving, or take a short cruise to the Bahamas, while sports fans catch an international polo match and explore the 300-acre, cage-free Lion Country Safari.—
Carrie Honaker,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Mar. 2026
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The White House could also insist that while Tkachuk was annoyed, he wasn’t harmed in a way the law ought to remedy.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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How to refill a saline lake Growing the lake is a much bigger and more expensive challenge than remedying the salinity problem.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
7 Mar. 2026
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Bribes offered to players Smith and five other men were charged with approaching college players to recruit them to fix games, The News & Observer reported, citing prosecutors.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Mar. 2026
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As your perceptive nature sharpens, teach through example by admitting your mistakes, then fixing them.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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Many Angelenos believe the city’s leaders have squandered billions in funds meant to alleviate the homelessness crisis and allowed unhoused people to take over public space.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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Michael said training, guidance and policies could help alleviate the potential risks associated with introducing AI into the workforce, such as when agents magnify or mask errors.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The cushioned shoe has removable orthotics for extra arch support, which shoppers claim has helped relieve their plantar fasciitis.—
Cheryl Wagemann,
InStyle,
8 Mar. 2026
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The 16-year-old’s first senior start for Arsenal was in October’s Carabao Cup win over Brighton & Hove Albion, so if the timing is right, the chance to show more of that carefree, youthful exuberance could be exactly what Arsenal need to relieve some of the tension from a Premier League title race.—
Art de Roché,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Cure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cure. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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