cured 1 of 2

adjective

as in well

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verb

past tense of cure
1
as in healed
to bring about recovery from do you have anything that will cure my headache?

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2
as in rehabilitated
to restore to a healthy condition the antibiotic cured the sick boy of the bacterial infection

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Recent Examples of cured
Adjective
These semi-cured nail strips from HeyHae are my new favorite solution. — Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
Verb
Typically, aerospace-grade carbon fibre is cured at temperatures of around 356°F (180°C) inside something called an autoclave (a sort of pressurized oven). — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026 There is still nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what’s right with America. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 July 2026 The harm from a dramatic AI-induced increase in mass unemployment would not be cured simply with Universal Basic Income, a policy that shares the gains of AI by simply cutting equal checks to ensure basic sustenance for all. — Gene Sperling, Time, 1 July 2026 But the Shadow has at the very least cured me of my sneakerphobia. — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 29 June 2026 How screwworm infections are treated If it’s caught early, animals can be cured of a New World screwworm infestation. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 22 June 2026 Things that cured that FOMO Some fans had to wait roughly 30 minutes just to exit the subway station. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 19 June 2026 The rise followed a January 2025 episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast in which actor Mel Gibson claimed ivermectin and other drugs cured three friends with stage 4 cancer. — ABC News, 17 June 2026 And how could such an indistinct and intangible thing be cured? — Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cured
  1. well
  2. healed
  3. rehabilitated
  4. healthful
  5. alleviated
  6. healthy
  7. relieved
  8. whole
Adjective
  • When complaint becomes habitual, one’s attention might automatically drift toward problems; the neural path is well trod.
    — James Davis, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten.
    — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 June 2026
Definition of well
Verb
  • Gus also displayed a number of injuries, including fractured and healed bones in several ribs and gastralia, as well as bite marks to several skull bones.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 14 July 2026
  • The training kept his arm strong throughout his rehab with a plan that varied his throwing in a walking boot, after the bone had healed.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 10 July 2026
Definition of healed
Verb
  • In Buzi District alone, 87 classrooms in 24 schools were reconstructed or rehabilitated, benefitting over 11,200 students.
    — Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Unfortunately, not every animal can be safely rehabilitated or placed in a family environment.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 June 2026
Definition of rehabilitated
Adjective
  • The couple has a passion for healthful eating and taking care of the environment, providing for the land that provides for them, as Hakenah Hulitt put it.
    — Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026
  • Potatoes are generally considered a more healthful option than rice due to their lower calorie content and higher fiber, iron, potassium, and vitamin B6 content.
    — Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 9 June 2026
Definition of healthful
Verb
  • Friedman might feel more comfortable denying the Arenado trade reports at this point, given that Muncy has alleviated fan concerns and Arenado has joined a division rival instead.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
    — Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 30 June 2026
Definition of alleviated
Adjective
  • Each format layers protein with fiber and healthy fats, which helps stretch a small meal into real nutrition.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 15, Miami Herald, 16 July 2026
  • Such tests are not recommended for cognitively healthy people, but specialists can use them in people with signs of mild cognitive impairment or more advanced dementia.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
Definition of healthy
Verb
  • The righty relieved Kay and pitched 1 2/3 perfect innings with two strikeouts.
    — Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 July 2026
  • In a phone interview on Tuesday afternoon, Nazir told me that he feels vindicated—and relieved.
    — Will Oremus, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026
Definition of relieved
Adjective
  • For lipedema, Power Plate points to research suggesting whole-body vibration boosts lymphatic flow, which may liquefy and drain stubborn lymph fluid, relieve swelling and ease chronic pain.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 14 July 2026
  • Not just a tool but the whole toolshed, as Kat put it last week.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of whole

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