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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 curé
Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 23 July 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and associate, has reemerged in recent days as a pivotal figure in what the White House hopes will be the cure for the threat to President Donald Trump’s relationship with his base.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2025
Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 23 July 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and associate, has reemerged in recent days as a pivotal figure in what the White House hopes will be the cure for the threat to President Donald Trump’s relationship with his base.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2025
Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 25 July 2025
Although cases are expected to triple by 2050, only a handful of drugs are currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), none of which can cure or reverse progression, only manage symptoms.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2025
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Noun
While there is no guaranteed cure, the good news is that CSU can go into remission, Kanwal explains.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 23 July 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and associate, has reemerged in recent days as a pivotal figure in what the White House hopes will be the cure for the threat to President Donald Trump’s relationship with his base.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2025
Verb
While there is no guaranteed cure, the good news is that CSU can go into remission, Kanwal explains.
—Elizabeth Yuko, Flow Space, 23 July 2025
Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend and associate, has reemerged in recent days as a pivotal figure in what the White House hopes will be the cure for the threat to President Donald Trump’s relationship with his base.
—Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 22 July 2025
Noun
Neither can be cured, but medications and sometimes other procedures may help limit symptoms.
—Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 25 July 2025
Although cases are expected to triple by 2050, only a handful of drugs are currently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), none of which can cure or reverse progression, only manage symptoms.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curé
Verb
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Hall, though, scratched the Pre Classic, and whatever prevented him from racing there does not appear sufficiently healed.—
Liam Tharme,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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In general, when wounds don’t heal properly, the risk of infection increases.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
31 July 2025
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The funding the committee advanced on Tuesday would help rehabilitate the building, including fixing the plumbing while increasing the number of beds and adding 24/7 medical staffing.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
22 July 2025
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Bondi and Burgum met with park police on the island and directed staff to collaborate on plans to rehabilitate and reopen Alcatraz, but didn’t make public remarks.—
Kate Talerico,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
Verb
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Infrastructure issues and building code violations would require significant investment to remedy, according to the residents’ attorney, Krisann Kuecher.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
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The Basic Balm, priced at $22, works to remedy dryness, fine lines and texture with squalane and a hydrating peptide complex.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 July 2025
Verb
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The reality is, though, that no one player or one roster move is going to fix this stretch.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Raising $2 million, members hired an architect, replaced the roof, restored rooms, and fixed the electricity and plumbing over the course of four years.—
Damenica Ellis
July 25,
Charlotte Observer,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Pair your medication with lifestyle changes – like nutrition and exercise – to alleviate any adverse symptoms.—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
25 July 2025
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Watson suggested adding 500 beds to the North Central Unit in Castle Rock, along with a new 1,000-bed prison, which, combined, would help alleviate the state's overcrowding problem.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
24 July 2025
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Troy Morrow − whose 76-year-old mother suffered facial fractures and a concussion after being knocked to the pavement by Raleigh's son during the incident − was visibly relieved after the jury in Hamilton County Municipal Court announced its decision.—
Kevin Grasha,
The Enquirer,
11 July 2025
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Diana Medrano, a resident of Mosier Valley since 2012, said she was relieved Peoples came to visit.—
Kamal Morgan
July 10,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 July 2025
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“Curé.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cur%C3%A9. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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