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
  • Maybe past failures left scars that haven't healed.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
  • In particular, Azerbaijan’s fraught relationship with Armenia may be healed through environmental dialogue as noted in a recent book by Šárka Waisová since interactions on ecological issues inherently transcend political conflicts.
    Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of healed
Adjective
  • Homemade desserts can be a great holiday gift, but for people trying to maintain their weight and eat healthful foods, those gifts may not be a blessing.
    Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Consumers and farmers who want to be part of a more healthful future may wonder about alternatives to intensive animal farming.
    Seema Policepatil, The Mercury News, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of healthful
Adjective
  • Don’t fret — this is all about finding a healthy balance between your passionate pursuit of creativity and recognition and your need for personal space.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The seemingly random nature of this tragedy—Fi was young and mostly healthy—rocked Fuller to her core.
    Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of healthy
Verb
  • These kinds of periods happen in cyclical industries such as autos, but could the spending have potentially been avoided — or at least alleviated — this time around?
    Michael Wayland, NBC News, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The statement has alleviated fears about the tech giant’s potential removal from the Nasdaq, putting an end to the uncertainty surrounding its listing.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
Definition of alleviated
Adjective
  • This compact and adorable audio player has nearly eliminated our screen time battles and has encouraged him to explore his independence, creativity, and imagination in a whole new way.
    Kayla Kitts, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Even those folks out there who want to eliminate government waste still expect their payments and services to come whole and on time.
    Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of whole
Verb
  • Ryan Scott Anderson says he's relieved to be moving on.
    Danielle Bacher, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Several subway riders testified they were terrified Neely was going to attack and they were relieved when Penny put him in a chokehold and kept him there.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 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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