1
as in healing
to bring about recovery from
do you have anything that will cure my headache?
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2
as in rehabilitating
to restore to a healthy condition
the antibiotic cured the sick boy of the bacterial infection
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as in curative
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curing
Verb
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Jesus consistently demonstrated a commitment to serving others through feeding the hungry, healing the sick and engaging the poor.—
Willie Wilson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025 -
Her foot is healing nicely, however the podiatrist warned her that the pain and swelling could last up to six months.—
Ron Estes,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2025
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In Osceola County, the first phase of rehabilitating 50 multifamily rental units in the Kissimmee Oaks complex will receive $1 million, according to a news release from FHL Banks.—
Staff Report,
Orlando Sentinel,
21 Dec. 2024
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The voter material for the 2018 ballot proposal, Regional Measure 3, listed the projects but didn’t mention that the money would go toward maintaining or rehabilitating the bridges.—
Daniel Borenstein,
The Mercury News,
6 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The missionaries began shipping cinchona back to Europe, where its curative properties spiked demand.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 July 2025
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The only curative treatment is to remove the diseased part of the colon—ideally in a minimally invasive laparoscopic procedure, performed with surgical tools and a thin camera inserted through small incisions.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Despite climbing home prices, mortgage rates have recently reported weeks of declines and inventory is growing in many parts of the country, alleviating the shortage of homes and forcing sellers to slash prices to attract still-cautious buyers.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
22 Mar. 2025
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But aside from a desire for revenge against Israel and remaining the primary power broker in Gaza, Hamas has consistently struggled to articulate an achievable long-term strategy for alleviating the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza.—
Mkhaimar Abusada,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Meanwhile, reforms meant to stem the root causes of violence — attempts at fixing society’s most complicated challenges through policy change — typically run aground when their political proponents reach office.—
Jens Ludwig,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Apr. 2025
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Often, fixing the bad habit just saves you time and money.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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This synergy can be harnessed to optimize the effects of individual terpenes or enhance the therapeutic potential of plants like cannabis.—
Peter Su,
Rolling Stone,
15 July 2025
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And music and arts are known to be therapeutic for people with mental and behavioral disorders.—
Rhitu Chatterjee,
NPR,
14 July 2025
Adjective
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Garlic Garlic, commonly used for both culinary and medicinal purposes, contains allicin—a compound believed to help lower cholesterol production in the liver.—
Sarah Jividen,
Verywell Health,
22 July 2025
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Stitzel Distillery portfolio and was sold for medicinal use throughout the 1920s.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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Archway Homes will buy the home and make the repairs needed, relieving the sellers of the hassle and expense.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 2025
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Cleveland wasted no time following the conclusion of their season by relieving Dorsey of his duties just one season after joining the team.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
5 Jan. 2025
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“Curing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curing. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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