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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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as in curative
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Recent Examples of curing
Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Visionaries in Silicon Valley see the technology creating new industries, curing diseases, and making workers more productive.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Gibson credited natural remedies and a special diet with curing her cancer.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Under the guidance of regional GM Armando Kraenzlin, who credits PraMa with curing his frozen shoulder and improving his diet, the resort has embraced a more clinical approach to holistic health.
—Peter J. Frank, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
The Radiance appears to have been absorbed by the darkness, ending an ancient feud and curing the madness of the kingdom.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
It’s commonly used in gel nail polishes because of its curing efficiency and resistance to yellowing, according to cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Sep. 2025
Shortly thereafter, Taylor comes by to generously offer her friend a stash of snacks and a red Gatorade, which apparently is best for curing a hangover.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025
They could also be set to task curing disease, discovering new technologies, and hastening the global transition to a green economy, according to their most optimistic proponents.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Preparation includes washing and drying the nuts, and curing them so the nuts are ready to crack and eat.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Visionaries in Silicon Valley see the technology creating new industries, curing diseases, and making workers more productive.
—Andy Browne, semafor.com, 9 Oct. 2025
Gibson credited natural remedies and a special diet with curing her cancer.
—Jon Hamilton, NPR, 5 Oct. 2025
Under the guidance of regional GM Armando Kraenzlin, who credits PraMa with curing his frozen shoulder and improving his diet, the resort has embraced a more clinical approach to holistic health.
—Peter J. Frank, Robb Report, 25 Sep. 2025
The Radiance appears to have been absorbed by the darkness, ending an ancient feud and curing the madness of the kingdom.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
It’s commonly used in gel nail polishes because of its curing efficiency and resistance to yellowing, according to cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos.
—Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Sep. 2025
Shortly thereafter, Taylor comes by to generously offer her friend a stash of snacks and a red Gatorade, which apparently is best for curing a hangover.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 3 Sep. 2025
They could also be set to task curing disease, discovering new technologies, and hastening the global transition to a green economy, according to their most optimistic proponents.
—Billy Perrigo, Time, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curing
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Silence every voice that doesn't come from You, and let his life be a bold witness of Your power, love, and healing grace.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Oct. 2025
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Silence every voice that doesn’t come from You, and let his life be a bold witness of Your power, love, and healing grace.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
9 Oct. 2025
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Blackwell and his team got to work rehabilitating the declining species native to Mexico.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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Musgrove could be rewarded for his hard work rehabilitating his right elbow by securing a spot in the Padres’ bullpen in the postseason.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Scientifically, preventive medicine is always preferred over curative, but what happens when there is neither prevention nor cure?—
Hany Demian,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The brand’s eye-specific product packs a punch courtesy of antioxidants, fine line–erasing peptides, and Persian silk tree extract (the latter is both a preventative and curative measure against dark circles and puffiness).—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
12 Sep. 2025
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Aside from the compelling morality of alleviating human suffering, this aid can provide a bulwark against foreign manipulation, the emergence of terrorist havens, the growth of black markets, and other security threats that arise from chronic underdevelopment and economic struggle.—
Don Graves,
Foreign Affairs,
24 Sep. 2025
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In Johansson’s case, her leather coat stands in contrast to her satin pants, alleviating some of the tension between the two competing shades.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, as Julie told her daughter and soon-to-be son-in-law, premarital counseling could be less about fixing and far more about improving.—
Zoey Lyttle,
PEOPLE,
8 Oct. 2025
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Fertilize only if a soil test detects any nutrient deficiency that needs fixing.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The tournament benefits GiGi’s Playhouse, a nonprofit that provides free educational, therapeutic and career programs for folks of all ages with Down syndrome.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
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The team plans to expand the research to evaluate inhaler emissions in specific patient groups, such as Medicaid recipients, and to compare clinical outcomes of low- and high-emission inhalers in the same therapeutic class.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Most Democrats continue to insist on remedying healthcare at the same time as reopening government.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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Your curl pattern will look more defined, and the product will also work to detangle your hair while remedying breakage.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
8 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Additionally, the shrub produces edible berries and has a history of medicinal use among Native American communities.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Oct. 2025
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Buffalo Trace rye whiskey sweetened with root beer syrup gains depth and a touch of medicinal spice from star anise, making for a playful soda fountain take on the classic.—
Nathanael Gassett,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Curing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curing. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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