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
Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the Give Kids a Chance Act would have encouraged scientists to combine drugs to find curative combinations that work for children, Goodman said.
—Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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
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Adjective
There are no curative treatments or vaccines for Guinea worm disease.
—Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the Give Kids a Chance Act would have encouraged scientists to combine drugs to find curative combinations that work for children, Goodman said.
—Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curative
Adjective
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Rosemary oil, as well as its leaves, is often used for medicinal reasons.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
13 Mar. 2025
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Today, this sprawling organic farm is a testament to the power of regenerative agriculture, producing everything from vibrant heirloom tomatoes and lettuce varieties to medicinal herbs and fruits.—
Chelsea Frank,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Of course, this isn’t to say a busy first day of free agency is the antidote to all of the Patriots’ woes.—
Chad Graff,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Diversification, discipline, and due diligence are the antidotes to even the wildest stock swings.—
Shahar Ziv,
Forbes,
11 Mar. 2025
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And there are many experts trained in various therapeutic modalities who can guide us through a systematic approach to resolving anything subconscious that is limiting our ability to do so.—
Ross Overline,
Forbes,
19 Mar. 2025
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According to one review, vitamin D may have therapeutic effects on these and other skin conditions.—
Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Apple cider vinegar is an old remedy that contains acetic acid and other health-promoting compounds.—
Yvelette Stines,
Verywell Health,
18 Mar. 2025
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Capital One and Discover are rebounding from Monday’s decline as investors weigh the possibility of remedies if, in fact, the Department of Justice tries to block the merger.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
18 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Though the solutions to misclassifications might be varied, the problem mostly revolves around permits.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Mar. 2025
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However, the most promising solution lies with our managers.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
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This soothing eye mask features an internal gel layer, which can provide either cold or heat therapy around the eyes and on your forehead (simply toss it in the freezer or the microwave).—
Kristine Thomason,
Vogue,
14 Mar. 2025
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Underlying health concerns may be contributing to your struggle and therapy can help identify triggers and patterns, especially if you were raised in a household where yelling was common.—
Daryl Austin,
Parents,
14 Mar. 2025
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Join 41 others in the comments View Comments If so, the bar for buying into a cure for a new condition should be raised.—
Andrea Kane,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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For billions of people, TB is already a nightmare disease, both because the bacterium is unusually powerful and because world leaders have done a poor job of distributing cures.—
John Green,
The Atlantic,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Curative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curative. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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