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
James Dismond, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
There has been some scientific research into whether these curative feelings can be backed up by actual findings.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Some herbalists consider yarrow (Achillea spp.) to be the most medicinal plant in the world, with curative properties that extend to every organ of the body.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
The patriarch, Odell Leopold (Richard E. Grant), is dying of a terminal illness, and is seeking to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
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This includes advocating for policies that eliminate the requirement to forgo curative treatments, improve reimbursement rates and address provider shortages.
—James Dismond, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
There has been some scientific research into whether these curative feelings can be backed up by actual findings.
—Vicky Hallett, NPR, 1 Apr. 2025
Some herbalists consider yarrow (Achillea spp.) to be the most medicinal plant in the world, with curative properties that extend to every organ of the body.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 27 Mar. 2025
The patriarch, Odell Leopold (Richard E. Grant), is dying of a terminal illness, and is seeking to exploit the creature’s miraculous curative properties.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curative
Adjective
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While hemp can be used for industrial methods, it’s also used for medicinal purposes.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 June 2025
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The Intersection of Feminine Energy and Cannabis Cannabis has been used for thousands of years for both medicinal and spiritual purposes.—
Matt Rozo,
Mercury News,
1 June 2025
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For a decade, we were harried Los Angeles co-parents, entwined by conversations involving camp sign-ups, parent/teacher conferences, pediatrician appointments, dividing spring break weeks and the antidotes of two troublesome felines.—
Kim O’Hara,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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There’s an antidote to burnout and brain fog hiding in plain sight: creativity.—
Natasha Frost,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Clinicians emphasize that ketamine’s therapeutic potential only materializes under strict medical supervision, where dosage, monitoring and therapy integration are prioritized.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The next steps include initiating clinical trials and developing new therapeutic programs, including those for Alzheimer’s disease and viral infections.—
Matthew Kayser,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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However, experts pointed to potential remedies—some easy, others not—that could limit the exposure to workplace stress to the benefit of employees and employers.—
Hugh Cameron,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025
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If Zeigler could play a fifth season as a grad student, other players in his position could seek the same remedy, which would mean some incoming freshmen or incoming transfers lose their roster spots.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
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Now, entrepreneurs must reverse this approach—start with what problems need solutions and hone in on what solutions people are willing to spend on.—
Cynthia Pong,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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According to a study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, surface pesticides on fruits were most effectively removed by a baking soda solution.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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But as the market shifts toward personalized therapies, globalized supply chains and accelerated product cycles, the legacy playbook is showing its limits.—
Rahul Saluja,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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Adult facilities also lack the educational and therapy programs that are available in facilities run by the Department of Juvenile Services, Virgin said.—
Rachel Baye,
NPR,
5 June 2025
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The more specialized cooperation in the development of moon-shot style cures, the quicker the arrival at the cure.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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But, as is invariably the case when government intervenes in markets and imposes price controls, the cure was worse than the disease.—
Adam Summers,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 June 2025
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“Curative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curative. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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