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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 cure
Megan Morrone, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Without an ironclad assurance that Ukraine will remain protected, the cure of a cease-fire may prove much worse than the disease of war—and an inadequate settlement may well doom not just Ukraine but the continent as a whole.
—Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
Alex Christian, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
While there are plenty of medicines with a track record of effectiveness at curing children with cancer, many countries struggle to afford them.
—David Cox, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Megan Morrone, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Without an ironclad assurance that Ukraine will remain protected, the cure of a cease-fire may prove much worse than the disease of war—and an inadequate settlement may well doom not just Ukraine but the continent as a whole.
—Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Catch up quick: Chatbot companions — also called AI girlfriends or boyfriends, personalized AI, social bots, or virtual friends — have been heralded as a cure for loneliness.
—Megan Morrone, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Without an ironclad assurance that Ukraine will remain protected, the cure of a cease-fire may prove much worse than the disease of war—and an inadequate settlement may well doom not just Ukraine but the continent as a whole.
—Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
Verb
Nearly one mile of Halewood’s paint shop has been modified: the expansion of ovens and conveyors follows growing consumer demand for contrasting-color roofs; curing creates the premium finish.
—Alex Christian, WIRED, 8 Dec. 2024
While there are plenty of medicines with a track record of effectiveness at curing children with cancer, many countries struggle to afford them.
—David Cox, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
Noun
Catch up quick: Chatbot companions — also called AI girlfriends or boyfriends, personalized AI, social bots, or virtual friends — have been heralded as a cure for loneliness.
—Megan Morrone, Axios, 12 Dec. 2024
Without an ironclad assurance that Ukraine will remain protected, the cure of a cease-fire may prove much worse than the disease of war—and an inadequate settlement may well doom not just Ukraine but the continent as a whole.
—Elie Tenenbaum, Foreign Affairs, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cure
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Had the specialist felt that Okonkwo’s injury was not healing after the cast was taken off on Wednesday night, Wrexham would have had to move into the loan market in January.Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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Experiments like these expose the potential hidden across our natural world to heal and rejuvenate itself in the face of growing climate change concerns.Scott Travers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Like other forms of therapy, a successful MT plan is designed based on the area being rehabilitated.Mill Etienne, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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No sooner had the fire been contained in a few hours than €800 million ($845 million) was raised to rehabilitate the structure, whose iconic wooden spire collapsed, its roof destroyed.Sarah Belmont, ARTnews.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Budget and staff cuts were not enough to remedy the situation, according to information on the private, Catholic university's website.Rachel Wegner, The Tennessean, 19 Dec. 2024
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Ahead of the aerospace company are more ground tests and potential modifications to the vehicle to remedy its propulsion system woes and prepare it for routine spaceflight, NASA officials have said.Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
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Many tasks, such as painting a room, fixing a leaky faucet, or crafting your own decorations, can be accomplished with basic tools and online tutorials.True Tamplin, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025
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Published on January 2, 2025 Whether piloting a powerful machine in motorsport or the corporate world, the ability to react quickly and decisively while keeping your vision fixed solidly ahead is paramount to success.Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2025
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The New Orleans Pelicans have dealt with so many injuries that their disastrous season has left them out of the mix and alleviated some of that traffic jam in the standings.Zach Harper, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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But have no fear: To alleviate your Spidey withdrawal, the Marvel multiverse is expanding one more time.Shania Russell, EW.com, 29 Dec. 2024
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To emphasize this message, an accompanying teaser video features the three artists working to relieve the stress and bring joy in various people’s lives, from offering students a study break, to taking an overtime shift for an exhausted worker, and joining two elderly folks in love.Anna Chan, Billboard, 26 Dec. 2024
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Home Remedies Research suggests that peppermint oil may help relieve minor symptoms.Mark Gurarie, Health, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Cure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cure. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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