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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
Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The question is not over the diagnosis, but the cure.
—Marc Champion, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Voters had until noon on Wednesday to cure their ballots.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The question is not over the diagnosis, but the cure.
—Marc Champion, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
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Noun
There is no cure for the condition, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The question is not over the diagnosis, but the cure.
—Marc Champion, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Verb
Finally, the frames are cured in a high-heat oven.
—Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
Voters had until noon on Wednesday to cure their ballots.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2026
Noun
There is no cure for the condition, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
—Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The question is not over the diagnosis, but the cure.
—Marc Champion, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cure
Noun
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Notre Dame’s dominance has been highlighted by relentless fundamentals and limited errors, the perfect antidote to Syracuse’s free-flowing and occasionally careless approach.—
Tribune News Service,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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Wasn’t love supposed to be the antidote to a head full of poison, a heart full of doubt?—
Quinn Moreland,
Pitchfork,
22 May 2026
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Figuring out the right concentrations of coffee grounds to keep mosquitoes away to use as a natural remedy in your garden may not be as straightforward.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
23 May 2026
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Natural remedies such as hydrating, resting in a dark, quiet room, or applying a cold compress may be all that is needed to alleviate mild headaches.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
23 May 2026
Verb
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The crisis tests Pope Leo XIV’s pledge to heal divisions with traditionalists, coming after Pope Francis’ 2021 crackdown on the Latin Mass sparked deep anger among church conservatives.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Hassid recommends rest and treatment in order for the knee to heal correctly.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 13,
Sacbee.com,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Can Johnson rehabilitate such a relationship, whether or not Pritzker’s Bears deal survives the mayor’s attacks?—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
24 May 2026
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The World Bank has recently noted that rehabilitating Ukraine’s mining sector is expected to require multi-billion-dollar investment in equipment, modernization, and infrastructure, potentially reaching the low tens of billions when combined with processing, power, and transport needs.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Noun
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In that case Robbie’s bermuda shorts are an ideal solution — the hem falls at the knee, offering you just-right coverage for sunny days without showing any thigh.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Ultimately, reopening the Strait of Hormuz remains the only lasting solution, though even that would take time to normalize markets, Currie said, arguing that shrinking global inventories are also strengthening Iran’s leverage in ongoing negotiations.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
25 May 2026
Noun
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The cause of the crash is unclear, but the booking charges do not include any allegations related to drugs or alcohol.—
Jeff McDonald,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The Eastern Pacific and Caribbean are major corridors for narcotics trafficking, with cartels often using small, fast-moving vessels to transport drugs toward the United States and Central America.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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But despite major investor commitments and partnerships being signed to bring jobs and money into the country, the scale of the devastation means that alleviating poverty and bringing people back home will take time.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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Plus, the adjustable shoulder straps help alleviate shoulder pressure and minimize bouncing during movement.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
24 May 2026
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The main instrument binnacle is fixed to the steering column and moves with it; it’s made up of two OLED displays sandwiched together, with the second one visible through circular cutouts to create dials.—
Jonathan M. Gitlin,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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And, unlike those alternatives, rates here are fixed and will hold through the account's maturity date.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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“Cure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cure. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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