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
Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Susie notes that seaweed also has a supplement form, underscoring the plant's curative properties.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
In my opinion, there’s something so curative about a warm bowl of pho.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2024
By a similar token, particular scents were understood to be curative or prophylactic.
—Scott Sayare Robert Petkoff Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 14 June 2024
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In the healthcare industry, for example, AI is already changing patient care, making curative and preventative services more accessible and personalized.
—Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 20 Sep. 2024
Susie notes that seaweed also has a supplement form, underscoring the plant's curative properties.
—Daryl Austin, USA TODAY, 11 July 2024
In my opinion, there’s something so curative about a warm bowl of pho.
—Samantha Husted, Charlotte Observer, 10 July 2024
By a similar token, particular scents were understood to be curative or prophylactic.
—Scott Sayare Robert Petkoff Anna Diamond Quinton Kamara, New York Times, 14 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for curative
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In addition to its medicinal and beauty uses, hemp is also used for a variety of commercial and industry products, like rope, clothing, paper, bioplastics and even biofuel.Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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Medicinal Mushrooms From coffee to candies, there is no shortage of medicinal mushroom products on the market.Marley Hall, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024
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Focus on Your Job Mills says that in some ways, needing to film video is an antidote to buck fever.Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Then, these same brands dutifully patent an expensive snake oil antidote for poisoning you.Harmony Holiday, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2024
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This massager provides therapeutic relief and is a thoughtful gift for anyone experiencing hand pain.Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
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Such moves have seen the group refocus pharmaceutical division activities on four therapeutic areas — cardiovascular-renal-metabolic diseases, immunology, neuroscience and oncology.Greg McKenna, Fortune Europe, 21 Nov. 2024
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In the first part of the last century, the only remedy for decay was to pull the tooth.Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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Public announcements reminded passengers to see the ship’s doctor if over-the-counter, anti-nausea remedies were not effective.Heather Steinberger, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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As states pursue a long-term solution for the river, Arizona is preparing for a new world of unreliable Colorado River water.Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 22 Nov. 2024
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The solution, according to InterContinental Hotel executive chef Craig Baker, is to start early.Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 21 Nov. 2024
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The Oklahoma City Zoo also had two Asian elephants on allergy therapy for pollen and grasses: Kairavi and her aunt, Chandra.Jen McCaffery, Discover Magazine, 14 Nov. 2024
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From routine costs — like co-pays at doctor's visits, therapy sessions and prescription medications — to unexpected medical bills, health care expenses weigh heavily on many people's budgets.Becca Stanek, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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Millions of people depend on government jobs, and on the protections that regulators provide from predatory businesses, like those that gave us opioid abuse and cigarettes as a cure for asthma.Simon Shuster, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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But the musician is also looking for possible cures.Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Curative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curative. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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