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
Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Interestingly, this shifting debate over how cognition influences culture coincides with a spate of research bridging psychology and anthropology, which explores why certain behaviors – such as singing lullabies, curative bloodletting and storytelling – recur across human cultures.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
The principal action kicks off when Odell’s family discovers the curative properties of the unicorn and immediately concoct ways to monetize it.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2025
With hospice care, quality of life is emphasized over the extension of life, and curative treatment is not pursued.27
Disease Progression and Prognosis
Not everyone with CKD will experience progression, particularly if the appropriate preventive steps are taken.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
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Rose has mortgaged her house to come here, seeking the magically curative talents of one Dr. Gomez, who ignores her bone wastage while prodding at her memories of her hostile parents and mysteriously dead sister.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 14 Feb. 2025
Interestingly, this shifting debate over how cognition influences culture coincides with a spate of research bridging psychology and anthropology, which explores why certain behaviors – such as singing lullabies, curative bloodletting and storytelling – recur across human cultures.
—Eli Elster, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2025
The principal action kicks off when Odell’s family discovers the curative properties of the unicorn and immediately concoct ways to monetize it.
—Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Mar. 2025
With hospice care, quality of life is emphasized over the extension of life, and curative treatment is not pursued.27
Disease Progression and Prognosis
Not everyone with CKD will experience progression, particularly if the appropriate preventive steps are taken.
—Robert Burakoff, Verywell Health, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curative
Adjective
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Like in Japan, public bathing has long been revered in South Korea, with evidence of saunas used for medicinal purposes dating back to the 15th century.—
Anna Haines,
Vogue,
9 Apr. 2025
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Rose water, made by distilling rose petals, is used for its fragrance, skin benefits, medicinal purposes, and potential calming effects.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
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
Adjective
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According to tradition, soaking in a hot bath infused with these therapeutic salts allows the magnesium and sulfur to penetrate the skin, soothing muscles, detoxing the body, and easing stress.—
Alice Nardiotti,
Vogue,
10 Apr. 2025
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These spaces should feel supportive and therapeutic, like a warm residential setting—not isolating or restricting.—
Sharron van der Meulen,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Moreover, tariffs are not an effective remedy for trade imbalances, according to Jason Furman, a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2025
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Water activities are the perfect remedy to the sweaty season and some South Florida waterparks are beginning to reopen, while many others remain closed until the summer.—
Martin Vassolo,
Axios,
7 Apr. 2025
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Nadler Modular continues to lead with tailored solutions across these sectors.—
Ascend Agency,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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This means prioritizing effective solutions over idealistic ones.—
Antoine Rostand,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Fortunately, that did not take too long, and Tyrion soon started physical therapy and red light therapy.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Parents could use that money for tuition and other costs, like school supplies, transportation, tutoring and therapy.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 Apr. 2025
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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
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“Curative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curative. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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