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
  • But gradually, the headaches subsided, the collarbone healed, and doctors cleared him to resume normal activities — including getting back on the bike.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • In many cases, Kallis said, the roots of this behavior were planted long before, frequently through trauma, abuse, isolation, addiction or distorted coping mechanisms that were never confronted or healed.
    — Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 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
  • The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
    — Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 30 June 2026
  • Like the best episodes of The Pitt, this one is extremely stressful, alleviated by the catharsis of watching medical professionals do their jobs well.
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026
Definition of alleviated
Adjective
  • Fortifying the scalp and the roots creates a strong, healthy foundation for hair growth, which leads to fuller-looking, healthier hair.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 8 July 2026
  • In an era of extreme weather, climate uncertainty, geopolitical tensions and rising fertilizer costs, keeping soil healthy and nurturing the billions of microbes living there is not only necessary but also economically strategic.
    — Esther Ndumi Ngumbi, The Conversation, 8 July 2026
Definition of healthy
Verb
  • Cuas relieved pitcher Matt Strahm in the eighth inning and limited the Rays to just two hits and one run.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026
  • Plans are so intense, officers will work 12-hour tours and will not be able to leave their posts unless relieved by another officer in person.
    — Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 1 July 2026
Definition of relieved
Adjective
  • Chicken enchiladas are one of our favorite make-ahead meals for the whole family.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 July 2026
  • Some artists leave a stark contrast between matte and glossy designs, while others go in with one final, shiny top coat over the whole nail.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 6 July 2026
Definition of whole

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