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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
Holly Burns, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
If that spat was a microdose, Longstaff’s performance was a 90-minute saline drip of all-action brilliance that cured any ailment.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Raw, cured, seared and dry-aged fish arrive one after the other; a recent menu also included sea urchin, savory egg custard with snow crab and marbled tofu.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Once the bottom section has cured, it’s taped off for the next color and the artisans work their way up the boat.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
In its early stages, Chagas disease can be cured with antiparasitic medications.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Your Belly issues may not be cured after all.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
On the menu was a classic Caesar salad, truffle chicken roulade, koji cured Santa Maria steak and eggplant lasagna.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
If it’s caught early, the disease can be cured with benznidazole or nifurtimox, medicines that kill the parasite.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The procedure, in which gel polish is applied and then cured under a lamp, results in a shiny, durable manicure that lasts around two weeks.
—Holly Burns, Time, 30 Sep. 2025
If that spat was a microdose, Longstaff’s performance was a 90-minute saline drip of all-action brilliance that cured any ailment.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Raw, cured, seared and dry-aged fish arrive one after the other; a recent menu also included sea urchin, savory egg custard with snow crab and marbled tofu.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 24 Sep. 2025
Once the bottom section has cured, it’s taped off for the next color and the artisans work their way up the boat.
—Kristin Shaw, Popular Science, 24 Sep. 2025
In its early stages, Chagas disease can be cured with antiparasitic medications.
—Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 20 Sep. 2025
Your Belly issues may not be cured after all.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 17 Sep. 2025
On the menu was a classic Caesar salad, truffle chicken roulade, koji cured Santa Maria steak and eggplant lasagna.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
If it’s caught early, the disease can be cured with benznidazole or nifurtimox, medicines that kill the parasite.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cured
Verb
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As his shoulder healed, though, Ragans began to feel healthy again.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
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As the area collectively healed, the dad turned his attention to the massive tree in his yard.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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His family, as well as his legal team, are adamant that Combs has been rehabilitated and should be released.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 Sep. 2025
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The trust also emphasized that much of the existing housing may need to be rehabilitated.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What is most appealing about YoungBoy is that his music, quite frankly, is the sound of a man who is very much not well.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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Beneath the surface, though, all is not well.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What began with cooking for a few friends quickly grew into a mission to help busy families and professionals enjoy nourishing meals without compromise, sparking a movement to make healthful eating easier and more meaningful across Arizona.—
Wyles Daniel,
AZCentral.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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In this healthful salad, Brussels sprouts are combined with apples, pears, pomegranate seeds, shallots and Dijon-vinegar dressing.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some were skeptical that the plan alleviated national-security concerns.—
Clare Malone,
New Yorker,
20 Sep. 2025
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That program has not alleviated concerns over postproduction deductions and, as of August, had not resolved any cases about that issue, the news organizations found.—
Jacob Orledge,
ProPublica,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Johnson praised the president’s campaign advising Salvadorans on how to stay healthy during COVID-19.—
T. Christian Miller,
ProPublica,
30 Sep. 2025
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Beverage makers are grappling with consumers’ desires for healthier fare, and sales of beer and soda have ebbed.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Some asked if the attacker was still at large, relieved when told the police said the suspect was dead.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
2 Oct. 2025
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Leonard was relieved from the podium, and went about the rest of his afternoon.—
Law Murray,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Britani, who has been all too quiet this whole time, sees an opening to make it about her, and thank god for that.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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The belief is that it was gifted by King Umberto, one of the last kings of Italy, to that family, and stayed in the family’s possession for that whole time.—
Victoria Gomelsky,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Cured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cured. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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