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
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.
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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.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
And how could such an indistinct and intangible thing be cured?
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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.
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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.
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Randi Gollin,
Martha Stewart,
16 June 2026
At its early stage, syphilis can be cured with a single dose of penicillin.
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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.
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Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Adjective
These semi-cured nail strips from HeyHae are my new favorite solution.
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Mike Winters,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
How screwworm infections are treated If it’s caught early, animals can be cured of a New World screwworm infestation.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cured
Adjective
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When complaint becomes habitual, one’s attention might automatically drift toward problems; the neural path is well trod.
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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.
Verb
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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.
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While the nose is generally considered healed around the one-year mark, that timeline can stretch to 18 months or longer depending on the person.
Verb
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Kittle, near his ideal playing weight, has rehabilitated on a side field throughout organized team activities.
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The line is currently being rehabilitated end-to-end under the binational agreement.
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.
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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.
Verb
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The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
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Like the best episodes of The Pitt, this one is extremely stressful, alleviated by the catharsis of watching medical professionals do their jobs well.
Adjective
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Pomegranates also contain vitamin K and folate, which can help support healthy blood clotting and cell growth, respectively.
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The indexes are sitting on healthy gains for the year despite a slight pullback in June.
Verb
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Alfaro says he was relieved to help set Ortiz on the right path.
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Yilber Díaz relieved and gave up seven hits, including Buxton’s home run, and seven runs.
Adjective
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Teplinsky says treating the whole person, not just her breast cancer is vital.
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There's a whole parallel constellation of friendships and relationships going on.
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“Cured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cured. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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