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as in cure
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 antidote
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 to cure
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 to amend
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
needed to wear glasses to remedy her bad vision
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Recent Examples of remedy
Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Most importantly, the proposal provides that, when discovery items are turned over belatedly, judges can impose consequences that stop short of dismissing the whole case, if a lesser remedy can ensure fairness to the defendant.
—Jane Manning, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
Emily Burns, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
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, 10 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Reduce Nausea and Vomiting Cinnamon is a common natural remedy for nausea.
—Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Most importantly, the proposal provides that, when discovery items are turned over belatedly, judges can impose consequences that stop short of dismissing the whole case, if a lesser remedy can ensure fairness to the defendant.
—Jane Manning, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
Verb
Leary is on a mission to remedy this with the brand new spot.
—Emily Burns, WWD, 11 Mar. 2025
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, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedy
Noun
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There’s no cure for allergic asthma, but medications and lifestyle changes can help control symptoms.—
Susan Russell,
Verywell Health,
8 Apr. 2025
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Season 1 chronicled Joel and Ellie’s perilous journey across a country ravaged by a cordyceps pandemic to a hospital run by a militia group, where Ellie’s unique immunity to the infection could be used to create a cure.—
Mary McNamara,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Many districts in the U.S. have turned to technology – especially digital surveillance – as the antidote.—
Jackie Valley,
Christian Science Monitor,
9 Apr. 2025
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Much like in the 1970s, current rising inflation and geopolitical tensions globally may prompt consumers to seek solace in color as a quick and uplifting antidote.—
Milena Lazazzera,
CNN Money,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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That first week after Mary’s release proved oddly healing for Karina.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Even after the physical scars healed, I was left with emotional ones.—
David Faris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Relatives of a man who died in custody at the main county jail last year has amended its lawsuit against the city to include details of his arrest by Sacramento police that family members say show neglect of his medical needs.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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However, according to legal filings reviewed by Newsweek, about two months prior to that suit being filed, James had amended her own records as part of a real estate transaction.—
Arick Wierson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The weight loss drug market has exploded, and Kailera Therapeutics is coming for its leaders, Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.—
Danielle Chemtob,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Pfizer is betting on its pipeline of cancer drugs to deliver long-term growth, but has emphasized that obesity is a key focus.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The company exhibited within the Smart Bedding section in Hall 11, which focused on innovative solutions for sleep.—
SJ Studio,
Sourcing Journal,
28 Mar. 2025
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Integration Isn’t Instant Deploying AI for sales order processing isn’t a plug-and-play solution.—
Uli Erxleben,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The surfeit of interested workers has not alleviated the labor shortage.—
Emily Witt,
New Yorker,
28 Mar. 2025
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Starting the hiring process doesn’t alleviate their workload in the interim.—
Nolan Hout,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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This story has been corrected to show the name of the residents' group is Eaton Fire Residents United, not Eaton Fire Residents Unite.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Both things were handled during and throughout the boot camp, and Ray was correcting us.—
Simon Thompson,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Remedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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