as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
some believe that the herb has curative properties
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as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
the best curative for her depression might be volunteer work at a local animal shelter
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Recent Examples of curative
Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
In my opinion, there’s something so curative about a warm bowl of pho.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2024
By a similar token, particular scents were understood to be curative or prophylactic.
—Scott Sayare Robert Petkoff Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 14 June 2024
Skilled nursing facilities often encourage more curative measures due to a lack of knowledge of the goals of palliative care or the fear of a negative outcome during a regulatory survey.
—Julie Roskamp, STAT, 24 Nov. 2023
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Susie notes that seaweed also has a supplement form, underscoring the plant's curative properties.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
In my opinion, there’s something so curative about a warm bowl of pho.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2024
By a similar token, particular scents were understood to be curative or prophylactic.
—Scott Sayare Robert Petkoff Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 14 June 2024
Skilled nursing facilities often encourage more curative measures due to a lack of knowledge of the goals of palliative care or the fear of a negative outcome during a regulatory survey.
—Julie Roskamp, STAT, 24 Nov. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curative
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Medicinal Mushrooms From coffee to candies, there is no shortage of medicinal mushroom products on the market.Marley Hall, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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The regulatory ecosystem is working hard to catch up with the need to bring medicinal breakthroughs to market more swiftly, but quality and safety remain paramount.Aman Wasan, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
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The antidote in this case is known as quantum error correction.Adrian Bridgwater, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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This cleanser is a great antidote to that, because it’s packed with several soothing ingredients like olive leaf, plantago extract, and oat extract to restore the skin’s moisture barrier while defending it from environmental factors.Neha Tandon, Glamour, 28 Oct. 2024
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The company continues to focus on its laboratory services and therapeutic development businesses, with ongoing development of drug candidates for treating cancers.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The list of ailments shown to have been relieved by therapeutic fasting is long: rheumatism, arthritis, arteriosclerosis, angina, asthma, hypertension, skin diseases, kidney and gallbladder infections, periodontitis, glaucoma and migraines.Bill Prince, theweek, 7 Nov. 2024
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Based in Secaucus, N.J., The Vitamin Shoppe sells nutritional solutions, including vitamins, minerals, specialty supplements, herbs, sports nutrition, homeopathic remedies, green living products, and natural beauty aids through proprietary brands and approximately 700 national brands.David Moin, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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For your natural remedies, pop into Wellness Rx, a charming pharmacy that specializes in both conventional and traditional medicine.Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The technology company, known for its networking and cybersecurity solutions, is likely to be closely watched by investors for insights into the broader tech sector.Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 10 Nov. 2024
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There needs to be a comprehensive approach that involves immediate relief and long-term solutions.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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In this scenario, an estranged child and parent may go to therapy together to understand their dynamic more deeply.Fortesa Latifi, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Afternoon – Green eats and red light therapy In a region where burger joints and diners reign supreme, a vegetarian-friendly lunch is hard to find.Anna Haines, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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The movies include the story of a Saudi girl and her Sudanese driver who form a friendship, a look at a Bedouin family’s life in the middle of the desert, and the journey of a couple from rural Egypt who immigrate to New York in search of a cure for their infertility.Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ultimately, midseason firings are more a symptom of a team’s deeper issues than a cure, with lasting progress requiring not just a new coach but a comprehensive reevaluation of strategy, personnel, and long-term planning.Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Curative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curative. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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