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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
John S. Tobey, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Although there’s no cure for POTS, Drury has managed her symptoms through treatment.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Now a young adult experiencing troubling blackouts, after which freshly eviscerated bodies always seem to be present, Anna the Ripper decides to take up with a psychiatrist (Eric Porter) who attempts to cure her of her murderous affliction.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
John S. Tobey, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Although there’s no cure for POTS, Drury has managed her symptoms through treatment.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Countless people that depend on safe, stable income from their savings have been harmed with no hope of a cure.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Although there’s no cure for POTS, Drury has managed her symptoms through treatment.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Verb
Unfortunately, a single detox isn’t enough to cure digital imbalance.
—Discover Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024
Now a young adult experiencing troubling blackouts, after which freshly eviscerated bodies always seem to be present, Anna the Ripper decides to take up with a psychiatrist (Eric Porter) who attempts to cure her of her murderous affliction.
—Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 30 Oct. 2024
Noun
Countless people that depend on safe, stable income from their savings have been harmed with no hope of a cure.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
Although there’s no cure for POTS, Drury has managed her symptoms through treatment.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 30 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cure
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The collective past and our powerful feelings about it could be the key to healing the riven nation.Michael Morris, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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As a mother, my heart will never heal after losing my son What is Holi, the Hindu festival of colors and how is it celebrated?San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Nov. 2024
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The incentive to rehabilitate historic buildings was also restored, though its cap was lowered from $125 million to $85 million.Gene Maddaus, Variety, 22 Nov. 2024
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The Bastrop City Council on Tuesday reallocated $2.1 million in federal COVID-relief funds to rehabilitate two of the city’s wastewater treatment plants.Aaron Sullivan, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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The challenge for Mercedes will be to finally remedy its struggles with its car under this generation of regulations.Luke Smith, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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Irreparable harm ordinarily means a kind of harm that money damages can’t remedy.Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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David Phelan Both do the same job, but for different iPhones, and are aimed at fixing two security issues.David Phelan, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Carrillo said replacing the entire playground would be more cost-effective than paying approximately $20,000 to fix one slide.Aaron Sullivan, Austin American-Statesman, 21 Nov. 2024
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Employees can help alleviate holiday stress by being proactive.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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Pain Relief – Cannabinoids like THC and CBD have analgesic properties that may help alleviate body aches and headaches associated with the flu.Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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Salt particles also land on your skin, which may help relieve eczema and psoriasis symptoms.McKenzie Rankin, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
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Help relieve this tot’s climate anxiety with some eco- and weather-friendly gifts like this Patagonia three-season jacket and a weather watch toy.Chloe Malle, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Cure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cure. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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