cure-all
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cure-all
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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If anything, expect much more unhinged measures in the name of a cure-all.
From Slate ● Jul. 31, 2026
A personal loan can be a powerful tool for consolidating high-interest debt, but it’s far from a cure-all.
From MarketWatch ● Feb. 26, 2026
Officials seem to hope that AI and other high-tech will be an economic cure-all and a military advantage.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 19, 2026
Like any fire prevention measure, private hydrants are not a cure-all, especially in the extreme conditions faced by firefighters during the first days of the Palisades and Eaton fires.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 28, 2025
Velma T. working on the cure-all for whatever ails you.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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