as in well
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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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Recent Examples of cured
Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
ABC News, 17 June 2026
And how could such an indistinct and intangible thing be cured?
—Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
Even when children are cured, there can be side effects from the treatment, and the possibility of a relapse is always lurking.
—Kate Bilo, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Save Cheese Rinds and Vegetable Trimmings Instead of giving that last nib of Parmesan or cured meat trimmings the heave-ho, use them to transform a stock, braise, soup, or sauce.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
At its early stage, syphilis can be cured with a single dose of penicillin.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
But the second that header hit the back of the net at the death, the heatstroke was miraculously cured.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Disruptions from war are not cured by depressing economic activity; they’re cured by dealing with the causes of those disruptions.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
But unfortunately, Rivers was also a man of his times in the belief that sending the men back to the front when cured was the optimal result.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Adjective
These semi-cured nail strips from HeyHae are my new favorite solution.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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
Even when children are cured, there can be side effects from the treatment, and the possibility of a relapse is always lurking.
—Kate Bilo, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Save Cheese Rinds and Vegetable Trimmings Instead of giving that last nib of Parmesan or cured meat trimmings the heave-ho, use them to transform a stock, braise, soup, or sauce.
—Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
At its early stage, syphilis can be cured with a single dose of penicillin.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
But the second that header hit the back of the net at the death, the heatstroke was miraculously cured.
—Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 13 June 2026
Disruptions from war are not cured by depressing economic activity; they’re cured by dealing with the causes of those disruptions.
—Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
But unfortunately, Rivers was also a man of his times in the belief that sending the men back to the front when cured was the optimal result.
—The Know, Denver Post, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cured
Adjective
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During the memorial service, hundreds of students from Utumishi Girls Academy sang a somber hymn declaring that all shall be well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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The detox helps remove build up from well water or any kind of minerals.—
Sean Krofssik,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
Verb
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He was treated with antibiotics and creams and had healed by the time of his six-week follow-up.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
9 June 2026
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As their $20 bills started flying at him, so did their stories, about how raw milk had healed their health issues, including asthma.—
Annie Waldman,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Kittle, near his ideal playing weight, has rehabilitated on a side field throughout organized team activities.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The line is currently being rehabilitated end-to-end under the binational agreement.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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Trump’s order adds weight behind the study at a time when the administration had appeared to be trying to shift focus away from Kennedy’s more contentious vaccine policies and toward topics with more widespread support among medical professionals, such as healthful eating.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Here’s what’s happening with whey protein and when strained supplies might be alleviated.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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Wayfair alleviated some of the overwhelm by sharing its best-sellers list, teeming with popular pieces loved by shoppers.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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While Pochettino said the substitution was purely precautionary, American fans will likely remain uneasy until Pulisic is back on the field and fully healthy.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
13 June 2026
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Four hours after a meal, a healthy stomach has cleared all but about 10% of its contents.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
13 June 2026
Verb
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Everyone is relieved to hear this.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Austin was relieved to find the clinic.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Adjective
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That's important, and that's also the whole vibe of the World Cup.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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In the open spaces, people kicked balls around (including my toddler, who blasted a shot past me and knocked over the beer of a Colombia fan who was very, very nice about the whole thing) or found shade under the only tree.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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“Cured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cured. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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