as in curative
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1
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 Synonyms for curing
Adjective
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This includes advocating for policies that eliminate the requirement to forgo curative treatments, improve reimbursement rates and address provider shortages.—
James Dismond,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025 -
There has been some scientific research into whether these curative feelings can be backed up by actual findings.—
Vicky Hallett,
NPR,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Jesus consistently demonstrated a commitment to serving others through feeding the hungry, healing the sick and engaging the poor.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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Her foot is healing nicely, however the podiatrist warned her that the pain and swelling could last up to six months.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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In Osceola County, the first phase of rehabilitating 50 multifamily rental units in the Kissimmee Oaks complex will receive $1 million, according to a news release from FHL Banks.—
Staff Report,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Dec. 2024
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The voter material for the 2018 ballot proposal, Regional Measure 3, listed the projects but didn’t mention that the money would go toward maintaining or rehabilitating the bridges.—
Daniel Borenstein,
The Mercury News,
6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Occupational Therapists help patients regain independence after injuries or disabilities through therapeutic interventions.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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The event helps GiGi’s Playhouse continue its mission of providing free educational, therapeutic and career programs for community members with Down syndrome of all ages.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2025
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Despite climbing home prices, mortgage rates have recently reported weeks of declines and inventory is growing in many parts of the country, alleviating the shortage of homes and forcing sellers to slash prices to attract still-cautious buyers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But aside from a desire for revenge against Israel and remaining the primary power broker in Gaza, Hamas has consistently struggled to articulate an achievable long-term strategy for alleviating the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.—
Mkhaimar Abusada,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, reforms meant to stem the root causes of violence — attempts at fixing society’s most complicated challenges through policy change — typically run aground when their political proponents reach office.—
Jens Ludwig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Then the project will move toward finding solutions to fixing those problems.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Like in Japan, public bathing has long been revered in South Korea, with evidence of saunas used for medicinal purposes dating back to the 15th century.—
Anna Haines,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rose water, made by distilling rose petals, is used for its fragrance, skin benefits, medicinal purposes, and potential calming effects.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
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Archway Homes will buy the home and make the repairs needed, relieving the sellers of the hassle and expense.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Cleveland wasted no time following the conclusion of their season by relieving Dorsey of his duties just one season after joining the team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Curing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curing. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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