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as in healed
to bring about recovery from
do you have anything that will cure my headache?
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as in rehabilitated
to restore to a healthy condition
the antibiotic cured the sick boy of the bacterial infection
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as in well
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Recent Examples of cured
Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Unlike a traditional Jewish delicatessen, which serves smoked and cured meats like pastrami and corned beef, appetizing stores sell fresh fish and dairy.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Nearly a decade later, a Costa Rican woman had a severe brain hemorrhage cured.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Sanders revealed in July that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer, and his doctors said that after having his bladder removed, he was cured.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In their assessments, desegregation and the passage of time have cured all of America’s racial ills.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
While the condition cannot currently be cured, treatment can often help manage it, especially when right for the individual.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
While regular nail polish air dries, gel polish must be cured under a special ultraviolet (UV) or LED lamp for up to 90 seconds.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
At this stage, the anchovies can be packaged with the salt they were cured in, or they can be rinsed, deboned, filleted, packed into tins or jars, and covered in oil.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Yellowing can happen with some topcoats when they’re cured, giving nails an unwanted, slightly off-color tint.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2025
Unlike a traditional Jewish delicatessen, which serves smoked and cured meats like pastrami and corned beef, appetizing stores sell fresh fish and dairy.
—Suzanne Nuyen, NPR, 8 Sep. 2025
Nearly a decade later, a Costa Rican woman had a severe brain hemorrhage cured.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2025
Sanders revealed in July that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer, and his doctors said that after having his bladder removed, he was cured.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
In their assessments, desegregation and the passage of time have cured all of America’s racial ills.
—Time, 4 Sep. 2025
While the condition cannot currently be cured, treatment can often help manage it, especially when right for the individual.
—Hannah Millington, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
While regular nail polish air dries, gel polish must be cured under a special ultraviolet (UV) or LED lamp for up to 90 seconds.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cured
Verb
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Carlo's first miracle was recorded in 2020, when a Brazilian boy was healed after his mother prayed in his name, according to CNN.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
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The woman, who doctors said had a low chance of survival, was said to have healed miraculously after praying for Acutis to intercede, according to Vatican News.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Little French Key rehabilitated the animals and provided them healthy diets, veterinary care and enrichment.—
Bill Bowden,
Arkansas Online,
29 Aug. 2025
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Law enforcement first raided this cultivation site in 2024, but it was not rehabilitated until this year due to the presence of hazardous chemicals.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Beneath the surface, though, all is not well.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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The ads for it were…well, pure 1970s.—
Chris Morris,
Fortune,
5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Lubetzky launched Kind in 2004, aiming to create snacks that were both healthful and socially responsible.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Aug. 2025
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Now’s the time to enjoy them in a healthful and elegant appetizer.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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His departure alleviated what was a very crowded running back corps in Washington.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Sep. 2025
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That concern was alleviated on the first snap.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Lifestyle habit such as exercise and a healthy diet can help keep inflammation in check.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Sep. 2025
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Loneliness is the healthy emotion that nudges us to get off the couch and go be with people.—
Dev Patnaik,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Though relieved to see the show continue on, Mowry-Housley said she and twin sister Tia were baffled by the change.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Sep. 2025
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After my long flight home, I was relieved that the late-night visitor turned out to be nothing more than city workers on the job (and their job in this case, while surprising, didn't turn out to be too destructive).—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Charlie was the best of America, and the monster who attacked him was attacking our whole country.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
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The whole family opted for demure attire, with Bateman layering a chocolate brown button-down shirt over a black T-shirt, and Anka pairing a chic black vest with a slip skirt.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Cured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cured. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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