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as in medications
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
preferred to treat colds with a homemade remedy made from garlic
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as in antidotes
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
the mayor was desperately searching for a remedy to the recent surge in crime the city had been experiencing
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as in cures
to bring about recovery from
a little extra studying should remedy your poor performance in history thus far this year
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as in amends
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
needed to wear glasses to remedy her bad vision
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Recent Examples of remedies
Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent product launches in enterprise AI are designed to reduce false positives, secure AI systems in real time, and automate investigation of risks and remedies.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The verdict interrupted a hearing on possible remedies.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 May 2026
Many gardeners and homeowners prefer not to use poisons to get rid of ants, leading them to consider more natural remedies.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
May Promote Clear Skin While apple cider vinegar and turmeric are touted as remedies for skin conditions ranging from eczema and psoriasis to acne, little data exists to support their use.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
To be clear, experts aren’t against open discussion and sharing of symptoms and potential remedies.
—Kara Smythe, EverydayHealth.com, 15 May 2026
Gonzalez Rogers has scheduled a hearing Monday to begin considering options for remedies while the jury deliberates on questions of liability.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 15 May 2026
At this point, this is a legal matter, and the most responsible path forward is accountability through the appropriate process with a focus on donor remedies including the return of funds to impacted donors.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 13 May 2026
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Packing motion sickness remedies ahead of time is an easy way to avoid scrambling if the ship starts rocking.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
With the verdict decided, the next question remains what remedies Judge Arun Subramanian will deem necessary, and if that would include a breakup.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Stay prepared for those just-in-case scenarios by stocking everything from itch creams and allergy meds to cold and headache remedies.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
That includes payment timing, scope of work, approval rights, ownership rights, confidentiality, remedies, deadlines, termination rights, noncompete limits, jurisdiction, responsibility for failure and what happens when one side doesn’t perform.
—Michael Gargiulo, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
Recent product launches in enterprise AI are designed to reduce false positives, secure AI systems in real time, and automate investigation of risks and remedies.
—Rebecca Fannin, CNBC, 19 May 2026
The verdict interrupted a hearing on possible remedies.
—John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 May 2026
Many gardeners and homeowners prefer not to use poisons to get rid of ants, leading them to consider more natural remedies.
—Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026
May Promote Clear Skin While apple cider vinegar and turmeric are touted as remedies for skin conditions ranging from eczema and psoriasis to acne, little data exists to support their use.
—Sarah Anzlovar, Verywell Health, 17 May 2026
To be clear, experts aren’t against open discussion and sharing of symptoms and potential remedies.
—Kara Smythe, EverydayHealth.com, 15 May 2026
Gonzalez Rogers has scheduled a hearing Monday to begin considering options for remedies while the jury deliberates on questions of liability.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 15 May 2026
At this point, this is a legal matter, and the most responsible path forward is accountability through the appropriate process with a focus on donor remedies including the return of funds to impacted donors.
—Andrea Lucia, CBS News, 13 May 2026
Verb
This bundle remedies the common storage complaint by including a USB hub along with a 512GB SD card, giving you way more room for files than any other machine in this rundown.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 Apr. 2026
Packing motion sickness remedies ahead of time is an easy way to avoid scrambling if the ship starts rocking.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 27 Apr. 2026
With the verdict decided, the next question remains what remedies Judge Arun Subramanian will deem necessary, and if that would include a breakup.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 15 Apr. 2026
Stay prepared for those just-in-case scenarios by stocking everything from itch creams and allergy meds to cold and headache remedies.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 29 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedies
Noun
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While in the clinic, behind the gee-wizardry of the modern diagnostics and next-generation medications, the practice of endocrinology remains rooted in one person telling their story and the other trying to interpret it.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The process is fraught in other ways — the city has been sued in the past for trashing items like tents, laptops and medications.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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Be Disciplined Clarity about goals and processes is one of the best antidotes to bias.—
Thierry Brunel,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
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Burkut and the rest have local antidotes for the problem.—
Magdalena Stawkowski,
The Conversation,
8 Apr. 2026
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Here come the Padres Nothing cures a team’s woes this season better than playing three games against the Angels.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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Nothing cures a style rut quite like a little color blocking.—
Amanda Le,
InStyle,
3 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The legislation amends the Brown Act to diversify and increase public engagement in meetings of local legislative bodies.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 May 2026
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The measure also amends the Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) to make the IG's office exempt for nearly all categories.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
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Authorities said the drugs were found in powder form.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Two different areas inside Valencia-Soriano’s home are presumed to have been used for processing the drugs, prosecutors say.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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By the end of the year, those small indoor air quality solutions can add up to a healthier home and healthier lungs for the entire family.—
Ryan Brennan
May 19,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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The airlines integrating these solutions range from ultra-low-cost carriers to legacy airlines, spanning regions from North America to the Middle East.—
Catherina Gioino,
Fortune,
19 May 2026
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Because when an encounter — with a lover, a friend, a stranger or a new film by Ryusuke Hamaguchi — takes you to a place that transforms you, enlarges you and heals the hairline cracks where all the hope keeps leaking out, there is no such thing as too long spent there.—
Jessica Kiang,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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As the regular market heals, FAIR Plan pricing must become actuarially sound as already required by law to lead customers towards better and cheaper coverage in the regular market.—
Patrick Wolff,
Oc Register,
2 May 2026
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There’s that churro bread pudding, the one with a junkyard origin story that breaks down the churros and then reforms them into a dense and perfect block as powerful as an Avengers movie prop.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
22 Apr. 2026
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Kentucky's General Assembly has passed House Bill 2, which reforms the state's Medicaid program.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Remedies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedies. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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