as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
some believe that the herb has curative properties
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as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
the best curative for her depression might be volunteer work at a local animal shelter
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Recent Examples of curative
Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the Give Kids a Chance Act would have encouraged scientists to combine drugs to find curative combinations that work for children, Goodman said.
—Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
In the food-as-medicine world, food can be used in lifestyle or preventative medicine as well as curative medicine.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2024
The rationale was the large debt, the growing interest payments (now over $1 trillion), and the political polarization that could prevent agreement on curative measures.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
There are no curative treatments or vaccines for Guinea worm disease.
—Mark Kortepeter, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, the Give Kids a Chance Act would have encouraged scientists to combine drugs to find curative combinations that work for children, Goodman said.
—Andrew Stanton, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
In the food-as-medicine world, food can be used in lifestyle or preventative medicine as well as curative medicine.
—Ed Gaskin, Boston Herald, 26 May 2024
The rationale was the large debt, the growing interest payments (now over $1 trillion), and the political polarization that could prevent agreement on curative measures.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curative
Adjective
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Despite its enigmatic nature, Rafflesia species have long been used for medicinal purposes by Indigenous Peoples and, more recently, as a source of revenue generated by ecotourism.—
GrrlScientist,
Forbes,
26 Feb. 2025
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Bush Teas—a Tradition of Healing In the African and Caribbean diasporas, bush teas are more than just drinks—they’re medicinal, healing, and deeply rooted in legacy.—
Stephanie Long,
Essence,
15 Feb. 2025
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One strong antidote to this unhappiness is purpose.—
Julie Kratz,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Now, finally, there’s an antidote to this poisonous narrative: Apple Cider Vinegar, a new Netflix miniseries that inverts the traditional tropes with empathy and honesty.—
Alan Levinovitz,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Sense spa offers a range of therapeutic treatments, including massages, facials and scrubs, plus more unique pamperings, like a full-body glowing algae cocoon.—
Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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Going out to these underground clubs and parties in L.A. was very therapeutic for me.—
Katie Bain,
Billboard,
7 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Plot Your Containers If lack of space is an issue, container gardening is the remedy.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2025
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Google already announced its preferred remedy at the tail end of 2024.—
Ryan Whitwam,
Ars Technica,
5 Mar. 2025
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This move aims to provide a more comprehensive and adaptable communication solution for users in an increasingly digital world. What To Know Before Skype shuts down on May 5, users have two primary options: Transition to Microsoft's free version of the Teams platform or migrate to a new app.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Then finding a solution for them, but more give them the illusion of choice.—
Sangeeta Singh-Kurtz,
Vulture,
4 Mar. 2025
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His therapy didn’t end in Arizona, however: Upon his return home to Utah, Ruby had Chad begin working with a family therapist named Jodi Hildebrandt.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Davis told reporters in New York, adding that the sport cannot serve as his therapy.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Feb. 2025
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The most popular treatment involved isolated sanatoriums in high-altitude areas such as the Adirondacks and the Rocky Mountains, where the cold, dry air was believed to be a cure.—
Karen Dobos,
The Conversation,
6 Mar. 2025
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Unfortunately, there's no instant cure for ringworm.—
Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
6 Mar. 2025
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“Curative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curative. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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