cure-all
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cure-all
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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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
The term derives from the white crystalline powder used in cleaning, soldering, glass making and in pesticides, which in centuries past was sold as a cure-all.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 18, 2025
However, non-custodial sentences are not necessarily a cure-all.
From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025
Odds are that Sasaki won’t be a cure-all for the Dodgers’ late-game woes.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 24, 2025
Since sea bathing was a sort of cure-all for delicate children and invalids, Charles and Emma decided to give that a try.
From "Charles and Emma: The Darwins' Leap of Faith" by Deborah Heiligman
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