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
Abhijit V. Banerjee, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2022
In the healthcare industry, for example, AI is already changing patient care, making curative and preventative services more accessible and personalized.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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
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The demand for curative treatment is always greater than the demand for prevention, so populations will likely accept these medicines at a high rate.
—Abhijit V. Banerjee, Foreign Affairs, 21 Jan. 2022
In the healthcare industry, for example, AI is already changing patient care, making curative and preventative services more accessible and personalized.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curative
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Unlike traditional lavender scents that can feel sharp or medicinal, this one is seamlessly integrated, adding an airy, sophisticated dimension.Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 13 Dec. 2024
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It was born in Italy as a way of creating infusions that were intended to be medicinal and good for you.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Mindfulness techniques are powerful antidotes to mindless virtual excesses like immersive gaming, Internet surfing or streaming the vast television wasteland.Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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The antidote of making officers more difficult to find could require greater creativity from those investigating or advertising to them, says Neil Richards, a Washington University School of Law professor and author of Why Privacy Matters.Paresh Dave, WIRED, 25 Nov. 2024
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Lilly plans to produce and manufacture a injectable drug to treat diabetes, obesity and other future medicines across therapeutic areas.Ricardo Torres, Journal Sentinel, 5 Dec. 2024
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Meanwhile, the therapeutic language and traumatic topics at which critics such as Atlas had looked askance in the nineties found more intense and widespread expression with social media.Molly Fischer, The New Yorker, 4 Dec. 2024
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Immune system boost Negative thoughts may manifest into chemical reactions that can affect the body by bringing on more stress, according to the Mayo Clinic, which means laughter could be a remedy for better health.Erica Lamberg, Fox News, 8 Dec. 2024
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The judge's remedy is novel, and could become a blueprint for other courts.Dan Primack, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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The need for innovative and comprehensive solutions that alleviate the stress around planning, packing, labeling, traveling, and settling is evident, especially with the average American moving 11.7 times in a lifetime – every instance posing different challenges.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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While rain tires have offered a temporary solution, officials are wondering if more can be done to reduce the risk of this happening again in the future.Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Martha would be the first to tell you she's never been to therapy.Simon Thompson, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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Fortunately, most patients with prostate cancer aren’t looking to swap out conventional medicine for CAM therapies.Markham Heid, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
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Luckily, Frank Grillo plays a ripped scientist who is close to a cure, but also has to worry about keeping his family safe during yet another supermoon.William Earl, Variety, 6 Dec. 2024
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Today, there is no cure for Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Curative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curative. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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