as in well
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as in healed
to bring about recovery from
do you have anything that will cure my headache?
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as in rehabilitated
to restore to a healthy condition
the antibiotic cured the sick boy of the bacterial infection
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Recent Examples of cured
Mike Winters,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2025
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
There is still nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what’s right with America.
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Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 July 2026
The harm from a dramatic AI-induced increase in mass unemployment would not be cured simply with Universal Basic Income, a policy that shares the gains of AI by simply cutting equal checks to ensure basic sustenance for all.
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Gene Sperling,
Time,
1 July 2026
But the Shadow has at the very least cured me of my sneakerphobia.
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Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
How screwworm infections are treated If it’s caught early, animals can be cured of a New World screwworm infestation.
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Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Things that cured that FOMO Some fans had to wait roughly 30 minutes just to exit the subway station.
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Zach Harper,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
The rise followed a January 2025 episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast in which actor Mel Gibson claimed ivermectin and other drugs cured three friends with stage 4 cancer.
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ABC News,
17 June 2026
And how could such an indistinct and intangible thing be cured?
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Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Adjective
These semi-cured nail strips from HeyHae are my new favorite solution.
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Mike Winters,
CNBC,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
Typically, aerospace-grade carbon fibre is cured at temperatures of around 356°F (180°C) inside something called an autoclave (a sort of pressurized oven).
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Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
5 July 2026
There is still nothing wrong with America that cannot be cured by what’s right with America.
—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
4 July 2026
The harm from a dramatic AI-induced increase in mass unemployment would not be cured simply with Universal Basic Income, a policy that shares the gains of AI by simply cutting equal checks to ensure basic sustenance for all.
—
Gene Sperling,
Time,
1 July 2026
But the Shadow has at the very least cured me of my sneakerphobia.
—
Eric Twardzik,
Robb Report,
29 June 2026
How screwworm infections are treated If it’s caught early, animals can be cured of a New World screwworm infestation.
—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Things that cured that FOMO Some fans had to wait roughly 30 minutes just to exit the subway station.
—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
19 June 2026
The rise followed a January 2025 episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast in which actor Mel Gibson claimed ivermectin and other drugs cured three friends with stage 4 cancer.
—
ABC News,
17 June 2026
And how could such an indistinct and intangible thing be cured?
—
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cured
Adjective
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When complaint becomes habitual, one’s attention might automatically drift toward problems; the neural path is well trod.
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When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten.
Verb
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In many cases, Kallis said, the roots of this behavior were planted long before, frequently through trauma, abuse, isolation, addiction or distorted coping mechanisms that were never confronted or healed.
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While the nose is generally considered healed around the one-year mark, that timeline can stretch to 18 months or longer depending on the person.
Verb
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In Buzi District alone, 87 classrooms in 24 schools were reconstructed or rehabilitated, benefitting over 11,200 students.
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Unfortunately, not every animal can be safely rehabilitated or placed in a family environment.
Adjective
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The couple has a passion for healthful eating and taking care of the environment, providing for the land that provides for them, as Hakenah Hulitt put it.
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Potatoes are generally considered a more healthful option than rice due to their lower calorie content and higher fiber, iron, potassium, and vitamin B6 content.
Verb
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The anticipated pain of a massive property tax increase in Jersey City has been alleviated somewhat.
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Like the best episodes of The Pitt, this one is extremely stressful, alleviated by the catharsis of watching medical professionals do their jobs well.
Adjective
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Pomegranates also contain vitamin K and folate, which can help support healthy blood clotting and cell growth, respectively.
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The indexes are sitting on healthy gains for the year despite a slight pullback in June.
Verb
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Cuas relieved pitcher Matt Strahm in the eighth inning and limited the Rays to just two hits and one run.
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Plans are so intense, officers will work 12-hour tours and will not be able to leave their posts unless relieved by another officer in person.
Adjective
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Teplinsky says treating the whole person, not just her breast cancer is vital.
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There's a whole parallel constellation of friendships and relationships going on.
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“Cured.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cured. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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