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as in cure
a substance or preparation used to treat disease
preferred to treat colds with a homemade remedy made from garlic
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as in antidote
something that corrects or counteracts something undesirable
the mayor was desperately searching for a remedy to the recent surge in crime the city had been experiencing
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as in to cure
to bring about recovery from
a little extra studying should remedy your poor performance in history thus far this year
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as in to amend
to remove errors, defects, deficiencies, or deviations from
needed to wear glasses to remedy her bad vision
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Recent Examples of remedy
Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, Morgan Stanley’s overarching prediction coming to fruition would be yet another win for Apple investors on the heels of the favorable remedy ruling in the Google antitrust case and Apple CEO Tim Cook finding a way to get Trump off the company’s back , at least temporarily.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
That update does not inspire a lot of confidence considering the company has had so long to remedy the matter.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Bailey argued in Sunday’s response that the Office of Civil Rights failed to articulate what about the gender-neutral restrooms constituted a Title IX violation and what possible remedies existed despite multiple requests by the district for further discussion.
—Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025
Nevertheless, Morgan Stanley’s overarching prediction coming to fruition would be yet another win for Apple investors on the heels of the favorable remedy ruling in the Google antitrust case and Apple CEO Tim Cook finding a way to get Trump off the company’s back , at least temporarily.
—Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
To remedy this recall, the instrument panel will receive a software update which will be done by a dealer or over-the-air, free of charge.
—Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Sep. 2025
That update does not inspire a lot of confidence considering the company has had so long to remedy the matter.
—David Trainer, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remedy
Noun
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Plus, the cheaper money isn’t an immediate cure.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
5 Sep. 2025
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While far from a cure, the study points to a new path that combines advanced manufacturing, stem cell science, and regenerative medicine.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Who knew the antidote for my incurable pixie cut envy would be a 13-second video of Kate Middleton?—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
12 Sep. 2025
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Music, can be an antidote, as it’s been found to promote social connectedness and emotional regulation, and concert attendance can increase empathy.—
Anna Haines,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The woman, who doctors said had a low chance of survival, was said to have healed miraculously after praying for Acutis to intercede, according to Vatican News.—
Lauren Costantino
September 6,
Miami Herald,
6 Sep. 2025
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Typically, it’s recommended to wait four to eight weeks after a biopsy before proceeding to surgery to give your prostate and the surrounding tissue time to heal first.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The agenda includes legislation to amend the Scholarships for Opportunity and Results Act and reauthorize the DC Opportunity Scholarship Program at $60,000,000 through 2032.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
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Wiener’s bill was recently amended to apply to only local and federal law enforcement agents.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Lucy and Pickard receive treatment through intravenous (IV) ketamine therapy ‒ a legal but off-label use of the drug.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
10 Sep. 2025
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That behavior included drug use and related incidents, and disparaging comments about series co-creator Chuck Lorre.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The world might end up ruled by large technology companies that impose their solutions throughout entire continents, leaving little space for homegrown creativity.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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An effective hair growth solution is less about fancy marketing claims, but formulas rooted in ingredients that can improve hair’s density and fullness while limiting breakage.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Even so, the £125m British-record fee received for Isak (which the club insist is actually worth £130m to them due to solidarity payments being waived) is an astronomical fee and should alleviate any concerns about the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules for several windows to come.—
James McNicholas,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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That simplifies the process for fans, but probably doesn’t alleviate the sticker shock.—
Brendan Coffey,
Sportico.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Denver Post will update the story as quickly as possible to correct any errors.—
The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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The Angels have worked to correct the technique.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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“Remedy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remedy. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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