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
Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2024
The rationale was the large debt, the growing interest payments (now over $1 trillion), and the political polarization that could prevent agreement on curative measures.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Six of 13 patients with stage IV cancer were still eligible for potentially curative treatment.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
This requires: Integration: Seamlessly incorporating mental, physical, and social health into care delivery.
Prevention: Prioritizing early detection and proactive interventions over reactive, curative approaches.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
In the food-as-medicine world, food can be used in lifestyle or preventative medicine as well as curative medicine.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2024
The rationale was the large debt, the growing interest payments (now over $1 trillion), and the political polarization that could prevent agreement on curative measures.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
Six of 13 patients with stage IV cancer were still eligible for potentially curative treatment.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
This requires: Integration: Seamlessly incorporating mental, physical, and social health into care delivery.
Prevention: Prioritizing early detection and proactive interventions over reactive, curative approaches.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curative
Adjective
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Cryer started her company in 2017 to promote natural healing over pharmaceuticals, and got a certification in medicinal plants from Cornell University.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Feb. 2025
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This typically occurs when using ACV for medicinal purposes.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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With its historical reputation of being a city of joiners, Chicago is the perfect place to look for an antidote to the loneliness epidemic.—
John Hewko,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
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The group chat and gatherings served a special purpose even before the fires as a small-scale antidote to the male loneliness epidemic.—
Tyler Kingkade,
NBC News,
5 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But for her community, comedy is cathartic and therapeutic.—
Dakin Andone,
CNN,
7 Feb. 2025
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Workers who take care of children at Connecticut’s therapeutic autism centers aren’t required to undergo background checks that include a review of child abuse records, which is one of several gaps in oversight of these centers cited in a new report from the state’s Office of the Child Advocate.—
Ginny Monk,
Hartford Courant,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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It is commonly used as a natural remedy for nausea and stomach upset.3 1.—
Lauren O'Connor, MS,
Health,
10 Feb. 2025
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While the state Assembly derailed that initial plan, forfeiting the grant, the push for a practical remedy to gridlock never died.—
DJ Gribbin,
New York Daily News,
7 Feb. 2025
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As women’s health advocates and policymakers work to implement more comprehensive wellness solutions, Florida businesses have a unique opportunity to take proactive steps in supporting expecting employees.—
Rebecca L. Palmer,
Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2025
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Sitting back and inviting pressure, with an attack-minded squad weak in one-vs-one duels, does not appear to be a valid solution to Madrid’s issues.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Red light therapy is a go-to in the skincare world and is praised for its ability to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin texture, and target inflammation—but does red light therapy actually work for hair growth?—
Jessie Quinn,
Flow Space,
17 Feb. 2025
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Was the Crystal of about 10 years ago also seeking therapy over Chad Michaels?—
EW.com,
EW.com,
15 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Apple Cider Vinegar, which contrasts Gibson with two genuinely ill young women in her orbit who are searching for miracle cancer cures, comes at the crest of the latest wave of scam content.—
Judy Berman,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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All the same, understanding a Morandi still-life is a pesky illusion that may overtake you, the cure for which is looking again, harder.—
Jackson Arn,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Curative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curative. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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