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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
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 May 2025
Joel kills Jerry Anderson, one of the doctors belonging to the Fireflies organization and the only person remaining who could have used Ellie to make a cure for the Cordyceps infection.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 25 May 2025
Marc Benioff, Time, 8 June 2025
Sardines are usually steamed before being packed in oil or water, while anchovies are cured with salt.
—Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 May 2025
Joel kills Jerry Anderson, one of the doctors belonging to the Fireflies organization and the only person remaining who could have used Ellie to make a cure for the Cordyceps infection.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 25 May 2025
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Noun
Sinclair was inspired to find a cure for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a debilitating neurological disorder, after his partner's mother was diagnosed with it.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 May 2025
Joel kills Jerry Anderson, one of the doctors belonging to the Fireflies organization and the only person remaining who could have used Ellie to make a cure for the Cordyceps infection.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 25 May 2025
Verb
Long-term recovery depends on curing the disease, and, yes, different people may have different ideas on the best long-term approach.
—Marc Benioff, Time, 8 June 2025
Sardines are usually steamed before being packed in oil or water, while anchovies are cured with salt.
—Helen Carefoot, Verywell Health, 6 June 2025
Noun
Sinclair was inspired to find a cure for ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), a debilitating neurological disorder, after his partner's mother was diagnosed with it.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 29 May 2025
Joel kills Jerry Anderson, one of the doctors belonging to the Fireflies organization and the only person remaining who could have used Ellie to make a cure for the Cordyceps infection.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 25 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cure
Verb
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He is said to have helped heal a Brazilian boy after his mother offered up prayers in Acutis' name.—
Michael Nied,
People.com,
13 June 2025
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The city of Orlando is planning a $12 million remembrance with a reflection pool, visitor pavilion, tribute wall and healing garden at the site of the former LGBTQ club.—
Skyler Swisher,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 June 2025
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It had last been rehabilitated in 2014, and runways are typically updated about every 10 years, the statement said.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
1 June 2025
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The bridge, originally built in 1913 by the American Bridge Company, has been rehabilitated by the same company, according to a statement.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
27 May 2025
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Irreparable harm normally means a harm that monetary damages can’t later remedy.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
12 June 2025
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At the time, Boeing had plenty of work ahead to prepare the vehicle for routine spaceflight – including more ground tests and potential modifications to remedy its propulsion system woes.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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As of now, the issue has mostly been fixed, though not entirely.—
Tyler Foggatt,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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Keep in mind that bush-type beans and peas generally don't need support, but pole beans require trellises or cages for their vining stems. Lupines: Many growers don't realize that lupines belong to the legume family and can also benefit neighboring plants with their nitrogen fixing roots.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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The agent, already familiar with your size, preferences and style history, evaluates how each option might suit your physique, identifies the best price across retailers and finalizes the purchase, thus conserving your time and alleviating decision fatigue.—
Sandeep Shivam,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
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To alleviate the disparity between funders’ donation caps and nonprofits’ need for resources, Godoy suggests nonprofits share services and spaces — such as collectively pitching in for an accountant or having joint office areas — to spur teamwork while cutting costs.—
Isabel Rivera,
Miami Herald,
6 June 2025
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Therapies can relieve certain underlying issues triggering sleep paralysis, including cognitive behavioral therapy, especially the version for people with insomnia.—
Kristen Rogers,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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One user said a local Apple support representative advised resetting network settings to temporarily relieve the issues.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
6 June 2025
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“Cure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cure. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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