CURING Synonyms: 111 Similar and Opposite Words

curing 1 of 2

adjective

as in curative

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curing

2 of 2

verb

present participle of cure

as in healing

to bring about recovery from do you have anything that will cure my headache?

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as in rehabilitating

to restore to a healthy condition the antibiotic cured the sick boy of the bacterial infection

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Recent Examples of curing

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They are preserved through curing, smoking or adding chemicals like nitrates and nitrites. — Lauren Manaker Ms, Health, 14 July 2026 By curing an entire structure in a single exposure, the new method removes those layer boundaries and produces a more uniform part. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026 Ultimately, curing female burnout requires a holistic approach that goes beyond temporary fixes. — Ginger Gentile, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 But a new treatment moving through the Food and Drug Administration clinical trials process may be key to treating, or even curing, depression and anxiety in postpartum people. — Camille Hoffman, The Conversation, 7 July 2026 Most at-home gel systems bundle an LED curing lamp, base coat, top coat, gel polish color and basic prep tools like a file and buffer. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026 That’s why curing olives is key. — Emily Saladino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 June 2026 This material is polyurea coating—a fast-curing and durable surface membrane that can seal in water and is often used to coat swimming pools. — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 22 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for curing

Adjective

Unfortunately, there are cases where an individual’s illness is so advanced that there is no curative treatment available.

— Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 July 2026
For patients, the result could be faster access to curative therapies rather than waiting for annual budgets, coverage decisions, and funding constraints to catch up with scientific advances.

— William V. Padula, STAT, 8 June 2026

Definition of curative

Verb

Andrade, who is currently studying sociology at the University of California, Berkeley, believes that the experience of playing soccer was fundamental in healing the trauma of the immigration arrest.

— Albinson Linares, NBC news, 18 July 2026
The Forest Service turned to the tribe for help healing the land.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

Definition of healing

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Thirty minutes before the interview, general manager Joe Cronin informed Nori that Lillard, the star who will be returning to the team after missing last season rehabilitating his torn left Achilles, would be sitting in on the interview.

— Jason Quick, New York Times, 26 June 2026
The public is warming up to nuclear, too – after decades of staunch opposition, a 2024 survey commissioned by the Energy Department found that more than 70% of Filipinos trust nuclear power as a reliable source of electricity, and many support rehabilitating the BNPP.

— Lorela U. Sandoval, Christian Science Monitor, 25 June 2026

Definition of rehabilitating

Adjective

Some of the first studies explicitly showing that mitochondria influence mental state in particular — and that such states can be adjusted with therapeutic intervention — came from Sandi’s lab.

— Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
Mudlarks often linger on the therapeutic and quasi-mystical dimensions of their visits to the river.

— Sam Knight, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Definition of therapeutic

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In some cases, new toll roads can play an important role in alleviating congestion and improving traffic flow on existing roadways, particularly in a rapidly growing region like Central Florida.

— Scott Maxwell, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026
Vaginal suppositories are also often prescribed for alleviating pelvic pain.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of alleviating

Verb

However, because the full constellation was just 36 operational satellites, Transit could only provide location-fixing services every hour or two at best whenever a satellite appeared over the horizon.

— Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026
The agreement marks the latest settlement in a long-running battle between numerous states and many of the largest players in the generic drug industry, which were accused of fixing prices for their medicines.

— Ed Silverman, STAT, 15 July 2026

Definition of fixing

Adjective

More clinical evidence is needed before goji berries can be formally prescribed for medicinal purposes.

— Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 July 2026
The actual Tann was born to free parents and, according to some sources, served in the Union Army before moving to Kansas, where he became known for combining medicinal treatment with physical therapy.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of medicinal

Verb

Taking the time to figure out where the block is happening and remedying it in a gentle manner is always the best way to go.

— Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Ahead, design experts share the five most glaring living room flaws, plus advice for remedying them.

— Madeline Bilis, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

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