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as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
preferred to treat colds with a homemade remedy made from garlic
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as in antidotes
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
the mayor was desperately searching for a remedy to the recent surge in crime the city had been experiencing
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as in cures
to bring about recovery from
a little extra studying should remedy your poor performance in history thus far this year
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as in amends
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
needed to wear glasses to remedy her bad vision
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Recent Examples of remedies
David Pozen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Ending racial profiling and requiring stronger remedies for violations.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Already, the president signed a 10% global tariff on Friday under a separate trade law and hinted at several other remedies aimed at restricting imports.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Apple did not describe how promptly remedies must occur.
—Ethan Baron, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Those are remedies to deal with market concentration.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
If listed in inspection reports, remedies implemented during the inspection are noted.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Talk to your healthcare provider before trying herbs or natural remedies for headaches.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
When there is no cooperation, other remedies are necessary.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Difficult questions about remedies were deferred for another day.
—David Pozen, The Atlantic, 26 Feb. 2026
Ending racial profiling and requiring stronger remedies for violations.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 26 Feb. 2026
Already, the president signed a 10% global tariff on Friday under a separate trade law and hinted at several other remedies aimed at restricting imports.
—Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 21 Feb. 2026
Apple did not describe how promptly remedies must occur.
—Ethan Baron, Boston Herald, 21 Feb. 2026
Those are remedies to deal with market concentration.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 21 Feb. 2026
If listed in inspection reports, remedies implemented during the inspection are noted.
—Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Talk to your healthcare provider before trying herbs or natural remedies for headaches.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 20 Feb. 2026
When there is no cooperation, other remedies are necessary.
—Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Stay prepared for those just-in-case scenarios by stocking everything from itch creams and allergy meds to cold and headache remedies.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedies
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Researchers will spend years piloting the program alongside other initiatives, such as bringing on advanced airway management to help trauma victims breathe more effectively after a severe injury and administering antibiotics and other medications to help improve patient outcomes.—
Meg Cunningham,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
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Flu, if caught early, can be treated with antiviral medications to lessen symptoms and their duration.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
25 Feb. 2026
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Keep shopping for cold-hand antidotes from Amazon, below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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The good news is that there are antidotes.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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The movie, a result of Cook’s wild imagination and British legends, is a horror fantasy drama set in 1893 about Betty Lutey (Beatie Edney), while barred from studying medicine, cures someone with Tuberculosis with a mermaid’a cursed pearl comb.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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Her father, Raúl, once a hopeful biotechnologist, now pours his fear into strange, homemade cures no one else trusts.—
Anna Marie de la Fuente,
Variety,
15 Oct. 2025
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The bill amends dozens of sections of Iowa code by striking references to townships and township trustees and replacing them with counties and county supervisors.—
Nick El Hajj,
Des Moines Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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The bill amends the Nebraska Medical Cannabis Patient Protection Act and the Medical Cannabis Regulation Act, harmonizes tax and enforcement provisions, and clarifies how cannabis will be treated across state codes.—
Alonzo Martinez,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Richins later asked for drugs a second time, saying the investor wanted something stronger, Lauber said.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
27 Feb. 2026
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Agents looked through Hylton’s cell phone and saw texts and notes about hauling the drugs to Fort Lauderdale, and an exact location in the city to offload the contraband, the complaint states.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
27 Feb. 2026
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The company will start by participating in the research and development of solutions that cater to local markets, then design and produce components on the continent, and eventually assemble entire wind turbines there.—
Xiaoying You,
semafor.com,
24 Feb. 2026
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There have been more sophisticated solutions, which are AI-assisted.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The Tula 24-7 Hydrating Day and Night Cream heals dry, dull winter skin, repairs the skin barrier, and smooths fine lines and wrinkles.—
Melony Forcier,
InStyle,
25 Feb. 2026
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Your 5th House of Creativity and Romance warms as the nurturing Moon blends with loving Venus there, encouraging playful expression that potentially heals old insecurities as well.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But again, even if FDA reforms its work here, states should still be allowed to take additional steps above a federal floor.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Remedies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedies. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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