cured 1 of 2

adjective

Definition of curednext
as in well

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cured

2 of 2

verb

past tense of cure
1
as in healed
to bring about recovery from do you have anything that will cure my headache?

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2
as in rehabilitated
to restore to a healthy condition the antibiotic cured the sick boy of the bacterial infection

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cured
  1. well
  2. healed
  3. healthful
  4. healthy
  5. alleviated
  6. whole
  7. relieved
  8. recovering
Adjective
  • The witch’s magic is still MIA, but her attitude is well and truly back.
    Alison Herman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024
  • In an interview with BBC Radio 4, Wilson’s cousin and bandmate Love, 83, assured fans that all is well, and that the latest legal decisions have not affected their bond.
    Rachel DeSantis, Peoplemag, 22 May 2024
Definition of well
Verb
  • And yet, unlike the previous race, this one had healed something in me.
    Rachel Stevens, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Those wounds never healed and became infected, another common complication of diabetes.
    Aaron Bolton, NPR, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of healed
Adjective
  • This healthful snack is ready to eat in about 30 minutes.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Stick to your routine as much as possible, focus on non-food activities, and use healthful tips like simple ingredient swaps to lighten traditional dishes.
    Johna Burdeos, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of healthful
Adjective
  • This will include the use of sensors and data to monitor and detect pollution or unhealthy noise levels, as well as the adoption of predictive solutions for healthier urban living.
    Bernard Marr, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
  • As with stem cuttings, healthy leaves should be allowed to callous over for a few days before propagation to reduce the chances of rot.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of healthy
Verb
  • Downside momentum has alleviated from an intermediate-term perspective, evident in the weekly MACD histogram.
    Katie Stockton, CNBC, 6 Jan. 2025
  • The Kings haven’t exactly alleviated Kopitar of shutdown minutes duty, making this offensive explosion all the more impressive.
    Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of alleviated
Adjective
  • The bulk of their diet should consist of fruits and vegetables, lean proteins and whole grains.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Complex carbs, such as whole fruits, beans, and whole grains, are largely unprocessed and contain nutrients that benefit health, such as fiber, vitamins, and minerals.1 For example, whole grains contain all three parts of the grain kernel: the germ, the endosperm, and the bran.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of whole
Verb
  • Surely, Johnson had to be relieved to be traded by the lowly Carolina Panthers to a team that is a legitimate Super Bowl contender.
    Ryan Morik, Fox News, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Of the nearly 5 million borrowers who have had more than $180 billion in debt relieved by the administration, more than 1 million were through the PSLF.
    Molly Nagle, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of relieved
Adjective
  • Plus, its 3-hour battery life means less charging, and more recovering.
    Talene Appleton, Men's Health, 31 Jan. 2023
  • She was taken to a hospital with punctures and lacerations and is stable and recovering.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Nov. 2022
Definition of recovering
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