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as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
preferred to treat colds with a homemade remedy made from garlic
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as in antidotes
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
the mayor was desperately searching for a remedy to the recent surge in crime the city had been experiencing
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as in cures
to bring about recovery from
a little extra studying should remedy your poor performance in history thus far this year
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as in amends
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
needed to wear glasses to remedy her bad vision
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Recent Examples of remedies
Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Similar concoctions have been used as remedies dating back thousands of years, from traditional Chinese medicine to 19th century British medical texts.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Still, even in opposing the new bill in Connecticut, one MCA group — the Revenue Based Finance Coalition, which represents funders and brokers — voiced support for the ban on prejudgment remedies.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
The legal arguments presented by the plaintiffs echoed some of those brought against big tobacco in the 1990s, which ultimately led to restrictions against tobacco companies targeting ads or products toward young people, among other remedies to restrict their influence.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
When to see a doctor Usually, gastrointestinal side effects are tolerable and can improve with simple remedies, says Johns.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Middlebrooks issued an injunction that ordered Leapfrog to remove its recent grades for the five hospitals and issue disclosures about the grades, among other remedies.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Some remedies for allergy relief that have been circulating on social media or suggested by celebrities — like incorporating local honey into your diet to expose yourself to pollen — have been debunked.
—Kenya Hunter, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Going farther back, after the DOJ reached a settlement in the landmark Microsoft antitrust case in the late 1990s, a group of states held out, seeking their own remedies.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Packing motion sickness remedies ahead of time is an easy way to avoid scrambling if the ship starts rocking.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Stay prepared for those just-in-case scenarios by stocking everything from itch creams and allergy meds to cold and headache remedies.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
If listed in inspection reports, remedies implemented during the inspection are noted.
—Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Similar concoctions have been used as remedies dating back thousands of years, from traditional Chinese medicine to 19th century British medical texts.
—Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Mar. 2026
Still, even in opposing the new bill in Connecticut, one MCA group — the Revenue Based Finance Coalition, which represents funders and brokers — voiced support for the ban on prejudgment remedies.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 25 Mar. 2026
The legal arguments presented by the plaintiffs echoed some of those brought against big tobacco in the 1990s, which ultimately led to restrictions against tobacco companies targeting ads or products toward young people, among other remedies to restrict their influence.
—Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
When to see a doctor Usually, gastrointestinal side effects are tolerable and can improve with simple remedies, says Johns.
—Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Middlebrooks issued an injunction that ordered Leapfrog to remove its recent grades for the five hospitals and issue disclosures about the grades, among other remedies.
—Trevor Bach, Dallas Morning News, 23 Mar. 2026
Some remedies for allergy relief that have been circulating on social media or suggested by celebrities — like incorporating local honey into your diet to expose yourself to pollen — have been debunked.
—Kenya Hunter, Chicago Tribune, 22 Mar. 2026
Going farther back, after the DOJ reached a settlement in the landmark Microsoft antitrust case in the late 1990s, a group of states held out, seeking their own remedies.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
This bundle remedies the common storage complaint by including a USB hub along with a 512GB SD card, giving you way more room for files than any other machine in this rundown.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 20 Mar. 2026
Packing motion sickness remedies ahead of time is an easy way to avoid scrambling if the ship starts rocking.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Stay prepared for those just-in-case scenarios by stocking everything from itch creams and allergy meds to cold and headache remedies.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedies
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The committee substitute aligned the bill with federal requirements, beginning the start of co-pays in October 2028 and reducing them to $5 for all health care services and $1 for prescription medications.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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Later that month, Tarrant County deputies searched Laura's home and seized her cell phone, two tablets, two laptops, and medical supplies and medications prescribed to her son.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Keep shopping for cold-hand antidotes from Amazon, below.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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The good news is that there are antidotes.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Nothing cures a style rut quite like a little color blocking.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
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The movie, a result of Cook’s wild imagination and British legends, is a horror fantasy drama set in 1893 about Betty Lutey (Beatie Edney), while barred from studying medicine, cures someone with Tuberculosis with a mermaid’a cursed pearl comb.—
James Russell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Oct. 2025
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The bill amends Article 2 Chapter 11 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia which outlines penalties for obstructing roads.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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The bill amends dozens of sections of Iowa code by striking references to townships and township trustees and replacing them with counties and county supervisors.—
Nick El Hajj,
Des Moines Register,
5 Feb. 2026
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Hospitalizations linked to combined use of kratom and other substances, such as illicit drugs or antidepressants, jumped 1,300% over the 10-year period, from 40 admissions to 549.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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The sheriff's office said Woods agreed to take a breathalyzer test which showed no alcohol in his system, but refused to take a urine test, which is used to detect drugs or medication.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Thankfully, this is one area where technology can offer transformative solutions.—
Wendy R. Anderson,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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Shower and toilet water doesn’t have to be as clean so whole-house solutions can be overkill.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Suddenly, you’re stuck on the couch until your poor hip heals, staring down a long road of limited mobility and rehab.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
31 Mar. 2026
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Garza, Queta’s primary understudy while Nikola Vucevic’s fractured ring finger heals, continued the trend early in the second quarter, converting three layups in a three-minute span.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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Kentucky's General Assembly has passed House Bill 2, which reforms the state's Medicaid program.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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But again, even if FDA reforms its work here, states should still be allowed to take additional steps above a federal floor.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Remedies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedies. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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