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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
Peter Gunderman, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
After a press conference last fall, where federal health officials touted a new treatment for autism, Balantrapu found a new reason to hope her son's condition could be cured.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
Scallops, for example, come cured in a chilli, annatto and coconut cream, and tiramisu turns an Instagrammable shade of violet with blueberries and purple yam.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
That study is still one of the most robust antidepressant trials conducted – although researchers have more recently argued that fewer people are cured by these medications than its results suggest.
—Jamie Ducharme, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
During the winter and early spring, dormant vegetation — especially grass cured by freezing temperatures — becomes prime fuel when paired with dry, warm and windy weather.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Since both are cured, the interior of the meat is pink.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2026
Their experiences reveal that seeing doesn’t come naturally the moment a person is cured of blindness.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
After five years, patients are considered cured.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
These semi-cured nail strips from HeyHae are my new favorite solution.
—Mike Winters, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2025
Verb
Cancers found early are far more likely to be cured, and there is good evidence that the same scan can uncover cardiovascular risk that’s worth knowing about.
—Peter Gunderman, The Conversation, 18 Mar. 2026
After a press conference last fall, where federal health officials touted a new treatment for autism, Balantrapu found a new reason to hope her son's condition could be cured.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
Scallops, for example, come cured in a chilli, annatto and coconut cream, and tiramisu turns an Instagrammable shade of violet with blueberries and purple yam.
—The Week Uk, TheWeek, 12 Mar. 2026
That study is still one of the most robust antidepressant trials conducted – although researchers have more recently argued that fewer people are cured by these medications than its results suggest.
—Jamie Ducharme, USA Today, 12 Mar. 2026
During the winter and early spring, dormant vegetation — especially grass cured by freezing temperatures — becomes prime fuel when paired with dry, warm and windy weather.
—Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
Since both are cured, the interior of the meat is pink.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2026
Their experiences reveal that seeing doesn’t come naturally the moment a person is cured of blindness.
—Sachin Rawat, Big Think, 2 Mar. 2026
After five years, patients are considered cured.
—Kerry Breen, CBS News, 28 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cured
Adjective
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The prescriptions program is expected to serve about 6,500 children and families in northwest Milwaukee at nearly 13,000 annual well-child visits.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Last week, Spurs beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home and all was well with the world.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Curry has been recovering from runner’s knee, which can only be healed through rest, and is set to be re-evaluated by the Warriors on Saturday.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Some of his patients receiving these therapies have improved to the point where urine tests show no protein, indicating that blood vessels in the kidneys have healed.—
Tara Haelle,
Scientific American,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Stuart, the judge, questioned whether Davis can be rehabilitated.—
Jessica Seaman,
Denver Post,
9 Mar. 2026
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This is a harsher version of Rooster’s insistence that anyone can be rehabilitated, one that acknowledges that some damage is irreparable, and that the people who benefit from infinite patience and forgiveness are usually men of privilege.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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There are ways to ease the adjustment, including getting more sunshine to help reset your circadian rhythm for healthful sleep.—
Lauran Neergaard,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
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There are ways to ease the adjustment, including getting more sunshine to help reset your circadian rhythm for healthful sleep.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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And that was it for the night – four scoreless minutes after missing 13 games in a row, 11 because of a back injury and two as a healthy scratch.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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But while the packaging and TikTok fame might skew young, the formulas themselves are no joke—Laneige has long focused on sophisticated hydration that leaves skin looking plump, smooth, and healthy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The idea that snoring could be alleviated with exercise was news to me.—
Gilad Edelman,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2026
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Their immediate need for left tackle help can be partially alleviated by re-signing swing tackle Yosh Nijman in free agency, but that move would be more of a band-aid than a protective shield.—
Mike Kaye
Updated March 5,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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That one was definitely for him, the whole year has been for him.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2026
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And that’s the whole goal for everybody is to grow the game and get more girls in it.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Afterward, the husband said he was relieved to close out this chapter and continue to focus on improvements to the nation's 911 system.—
DAVID FISCHER THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
Arkansas Online,
18 Mar. 2026
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Alex Yearwood relieved him, but proceeded to give up an RBI single and a two-run home run to Caden Sorrell.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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“Cured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cured. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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