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as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
a fun hobby is always a good cure for boredom
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as in remedy
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
researchers tirelessly working to find a cure for cancer
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as in to heal
to bring about recovery from
do you have anything that will cure my headache?
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as in to rehabilitate
to restore to a healthy condition
the antibiotic cured the sick boy of the bacterial infection
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as in curate
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Recent Examples of curé
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2025
The disease has no cure and poses various symptoms can be life-threatening and difficult to diagnose.
—Olivia Cyrus
july 20, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2025
The disease has no cure and poses various symptoms can be life-threatening and difficult to diagnose.
—Olivia Cyrus
july 20, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025
Carrie Madormo, Health, 2 Aug. 2025
The Cameron Boyce Foundation was launched by the actor's family days after the news of his death and funds research, education, and awareness to cure epilepsy.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 31 July 2025
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Noun
Overall, McAfee downplayed the outbreak and claimed that raw milk has significant health benefits, such as being a cure for asthma—a common myth among raw milk advocates that has been debunked.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2025
The disease has no cure and poses various symptoms can be life-threatening and difficult to diagnose.
—Olivia Cyrus
july 20, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025
Verb
Overall, McAfee downplayed the outbreak and claimed that raw milk has significant health benefits, such as being a cure for asthma—a common myth among raw milk advocates that has been debunked.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 29 July 2025
The disease has no cure and poses various symptoms can be life-threatening and difficult to diagnose.
—Olivia Cyrus
july 20, Sacbee.com, 20 July 2025
Noun
The goal of treatment for stage 1 prostate cancer is to cure the cancer and achieve remission (a period with no signs or symptoms of cancer).
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 2 Aug. 2025
The Cameron Boyce Foundation was launched by the actor's family days after the news of his death and funds research, education, and awareness to cure epilepsy.
—Mekishana Pierre, EW.com, 31 July 2025
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Verb
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Over time, bone tissue grows to fill the gap, and once fully healed, the limb is longer.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
7 Aug. 2025
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Each morning, an Apres Sleep Cart is at your service, providing healing tinctures, stretch cards, and facial mists.—
Ronny Maye,
Essence,
7 Aug. 2025
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The new diverging diamond interchange proposed in Waukesha County to rehabilitate one of the oldest interchanges on the Interstate 94 system is estimated to cost about $7.9 million, officials say.—
Liliana Fannin,
jsonline.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The bears were brought to the Wildlife Center, which is one of three centers licensed to rehabilitate wild black bears in the state, to receive medical treatment and diagnosis, Thompson said.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Aug. 2025
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The growth has led to I-35’s status as one of the most congested highways in Texas, which TxDOT hopes to remedy as work begins on the largest expansion in the highway’s history.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Fort Worth’s health inspections function on a demerit system: 0 demerits is considered a perfect score, and restaurants with over 30 demerits are required to fix the worst issues immediately and remedy the rest within 48 hours.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 July 2025
Verb
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Not one group or one individual will be able to fix the situation the animals are in.—
Clea Haran,
Parents,
7 Aug. 2025
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And here’s the real kicker: a leadership change doesn’t just fix optics.—
Jim Osman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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That focus on charity aligns with the group’s overall commitment to donate proceeds to promote sustainability and help alleviate food insecurity around the world.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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In the Conservative movement, meanwhile, the Rabbinical Assembly cited Jewish values in calling on the Israeli government to alleviate the suffering in Gaza.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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These natural springs are magnesium, salt, and potassium-rich, which have the properties of relieving sore muscles, enhancing the flow of blood, and benefiting skin, and make the person relax deeply.—
Shelby Knick,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Hanging system: Some organizers suggest a hanging system that relieves valuable cabinet space.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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“Curé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cur%C3%A9. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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