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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
Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
In the end, many adults who have been living for a long time with complex neuromuscular, neurological and genetic disorders are not necessarily expecting miracle cures to be just around the corner.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Matthew J. Funchion, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
There is no current specific treatment to cure hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025
Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
In the end, many adults who have been living for a long time with complex neuromuscular, neurological and genetic disorders are not necessarily expecting miracle cures to be just around the corner.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Early Detection and Combined Diagnostics Since Alzheimer’s advanced stage has no cure right now, the entire focus of Zentara is on prevention.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
In the end, many adults who have been living for a long time with complex neuromuscular, neurological and genetic disorders are not necessarily expecting miracle cures to be just around the corner.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Verb
Perhaps he is rehabilitated, cured, or even adequately punished.
—Matthew J. Funchion, Hartford Courant, 6 Mar. 2025
There is no current specific treatment to cure hantavirus pulmonary syndrome.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
Early Detection and Combined Diagnostics Since Alzheimer’s advanced stage has no cure right now, the entire focus of Zentara is on prevention.
—Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025
In the end, many adults who have been living for a long time with complex neuromuscular, neurological and genetic disorders are not necessarily expecting miracle cures to be just around the corner.
—Gus Alexiou, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cure
Verb
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At his former school, officials said extra counselors would be available to offer one-on-one counseling, spiritual guidance, prayer space, grief workshops and other healing exercises.—
Harry Harris,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
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The bariatric surgery diet gradually introduces new foods and textures as the digestive system heals, supporting weight loss and reducing the risk of postoperative complications.—
Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN,
Verywell Health,
19 Mar. 2025
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Staff at the National Aquarium Animal Care and Rescue Center are rehabilitating four young grey seals, hitting the center’s capacity for seals, the National Aquarium said Wednesday.—
Racquel Bazos,
Baltimore Sun,
20 Mar. 2025
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Developing tourism inevitably impacts the environment, but the real question is whether leaving coral reefs untouched without economic incentives for conservation leads to better outcomes than having a guardian, such as a hotel or resort, actively working to rehabilitate and protect them.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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Authorities claim that the 57-year-old sought to remedy her flight inconvenience by drowning Tywinn in an Orlando International Airport women’s bathroom and leaving the dog behind.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
20 Mar. 2025
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Restaurants with over 30 demerits are required to fix the worst issues immediately and remedy the rest within 48 hours.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The best hair gloss treatments can fix that in no time, reinvigorating your style with undeniable shine.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
28 Mar. 2025
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The new attack chains this exploit with another that has not yet been identified and fixed.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The surfeit of interested workers has not alleviated the labor shortage.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Starting the hiring process doesn’t alleviate their workload in the interim.—
Nolan Hout,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Jones is relieved to get out of the New York fish bowl and thrilled to get a new opportunity.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The mattresses' layered structure encourages spine alignment and relieves pressure points, minimizing aches and pains.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Cure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cure. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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