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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
Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
South Africa couldn’t revoke the payout because the underlying disease — an economy that has hardly grown for more than a decade alongside unemployment at more than 30% — was never cured.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Public safety must be fully funded, and non-safety payrolls and hiring should be frozen until the current deficit is cured.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Cameron was able to remove the entire tumor, meaning Rider's cancer could be considered cured.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
But anyone who is not pregnant and does not have neurological symptoms – which require intravenous penicillin – can be cured with a course of another antibiotic, doxycycline, for 14-28 days.
—Casey Pinto, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
My one remaining side effect was cured.
—Adam Dalva, Longreads, 29 Apr. 2026
For millenia, being cured was synonymous with feeling better.
—Hannah Kerman, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026
In contrast, followers of the German physician Wilhelm Griesinger thought that madness would not be cured until the brain abnormalities that caused it were discovered.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
These semi-cured nail strips from HeyHae are my new favorite solution.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
Verb
Deli meats are cured with salt to preserve them and extend their shelf life.
—Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 14 May 2026
South Africa couldn’t revoke the payout because the underlying disease — an economy that has hardly grown for more than a decade alongside unemployment at more than 30% — was never cured.
—Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 8 May 2026
Public safety must be fully funded, and non-safety payrolls and hiring should be frozen until the current deficit is cured.
—Lucas Robinson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026
Cameron was able to remove the entire tumor, meaning Rider's cancer could be considered cured.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 2 May 2026
But anyone who is not pregnant and does not have neurological symptoms – which require intravenous penicillin – can be cured with a course of another antibiotic, doxycycline, for 14-28 days.
—Casey Pinto, The Conversation, 1 May 2026
My one remaining side effect was cured.
—Adam Dalva, Longreads, 29 Apr. 2026
For millenia, being cured was synonymous with feeling better.
—Hannah Kerman, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026
In contrast, followers of the German physician Wilhelm Griesinger thought that madness would not be cured until the brain abnormalities that caused it were discovered.
—Literary Hub, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cured
Adjective
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Get well Dodger friend and may God bless you and your family.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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That's all well and good, and that's a huge part of the learning process.—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His right hind leg healed, but then the disease went after both his front hooves.—
Jerry Brewer,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Every mother who has sacrificed, healed, protected, cried, laughed, and loved with her whole heart.—
Georgia Slater,
PEOPLE,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Since the bear cubs are growing fast and require more resources to be fully rehabilitated and returned to the wilderness, the San Diego Humane Society is appealing for public support to help fund their care.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
13 May 2026
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They’re still needed long after a kid is out of diapers, done with school, out of the house, employed, married, unmarried, unemployed, reemployed, remarried, rehabilitated, whatever.—
Andre Mouchard,
Daily News,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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One way to Chinamaxx is to watch a Korean dating show and develop a taste for healthful virtues.—
Sarah Wang,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Roasted unsalted or lightly salted nuts are also considered healthful choices.—
Kelly Burch,
Verywell Health,
4 May 2026
Adjective
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These investments strengthen families, improve long-term well-being, and help create healthier, more resilient communities for generations to come.—
Maria Bledsoe,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2026
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Other than the hamstring of OG Anunoby, the Knicks are healthy.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
Verb
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In exclusive interview with USA TODAY, Kevin Brosseau says the US-Canada effort has alleviated the fentanyl crisis but that nitazenes and others pose a threat.—
Josh Meyer,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Under this rule, that fear might have been alleviated, allowing Mescal to campaign in lead for his turn as playwright William Shakespeare.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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During the boom, many developers amassed huge debts, and the oversupply of housing led to whole ghost districts and empty projects in many places.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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That can make your coverage — and your loan as a whole — more expensive in the long run.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Homeowner Dwight Blakey says he's relieved the situation wasn't worse.—
Alysia Burgio,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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When the repair person comes, my husband is on good behavior and is relieved once the repair has been done.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
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“Cured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cured. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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