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as in cure
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 antidote
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 to cure
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 to amend
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
needed to wear glasses to remedy her bad vision
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Recent Examples of remedy
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
28 June 2026
Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the old saying goes, prevention is better than the cure.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Madeline Bilis,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
To remedy this issue, the study suggests at least one full-time city employee dedicate half of their time to creating a historic preservation program.
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Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Noun
The remedy is neither silence nor surrender, but strategic discipline.
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Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
28 June 2026
Many families have their own remedies for treating these pesky bites—but as the old saying goes, prevention is better than the cure.
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Caroline Lubinsky,
Martha Stewart,
27 June 2026
Verb
Ahead, design experts share the five most glaring living room flaws, plus advice for remedying them.
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Madeline Bilis,
Architectural Digest,
26 June 2026
To remedy this issue, the study suggests at least one full-time city employee dedicate half of their time to creating a historic preservation program.
—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedy
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The problem is that if AI does lead to massive job loss, simply informing job seekers of the resilience of these job categories offers no cure to the sweeping harm of permanently higher unemployment.
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There is currently no cure for Alzheimer's disease but some medications and immunotherapies are available that may help slow down the progression of the condition, manage symptoms and improve quality of life for patients.
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That makes today’s tale a rather bittersweet one, because the Volvo EX30 could be the perfect antidote.
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The antidote is to keep reminding Americans, story by story, that the people across the divide are human.
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Wellness touches abound, from three types of healing bath salts to positive affirmations on the clothes hangers and musical instruments to strum in lieu of a TV (although the latter is available on request).
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Dumont’s team wondered whether there was a kind of automatic repair mechanism that could heal spans of the fiber when it was subjected to force.
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That’s if District 3 Commissioner Rolando Escalona’s proposal to amend the city code passes July 9, when the Miami City Commission is slated to vote on it.
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The Legislature can amend the plan and has the responsibility to approve it.
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But George played just 41 games in the 2024-25 season and 37 last season, when he was suspended for 25 games late in the regular season for violating the league’s drug policy.
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The drugs typically range in cost from $2,000 to $3,500 for a 30-day supply.
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The government is also working with private developers, banks and the real estate sector to accelerate temporary and permanent housing solutions.
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No matter which reform solutions are ultimately chosen to systematically bend the cost curve, there’s a consensus among experts that resources must be better allocated.
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The House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill on June 23 seeking to alleviate a growing housing crisis by streamlining construction regulations, encouraging local innovation, and limiting investor purchases of homes, among other steps.
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According to the European Commission, the duty-free de minimis exemption was introduced in order to alleviate administrative burdens for customs authorities and businesses, but the digitalization of customs procedures has ameliorated that issue.
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Week-long gembas, or plant visits, ahead of vehicle launches include about 12 people per project auditing station by station, correcting process sheets, ensuring proper calibration of tools and training of workers, and speaking with plant employees about an issue.
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“Remedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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