cure
noun
a means of healing or restoring to health; remedy.
curing
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present participleof cure.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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The United States spends much more on actual medical care, Cohen said, in terms of curing illnesses — but much less on preventative care.
From Salon ● Aug. 11, 2026
The goal is to manage pain and symptoms, rather than curing the illness, in the patient’s final months, weeks or days before death.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026
In 2023, she became a patron of Brain Tumour Research - a charity dedicated to curing the disease.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2026
The foundation recommended ballot curing programs that speed up the process by utilizing a secure text platform when double checking whether a ballot is legitimate when a voter’s signature doesn’t match state records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
He sought out experienced hunters around town and asked them for tips about stalking game, dressing animals, curing meat.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
