cure-all
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of cure-all
First recorded in 1785–95
Example Sentences
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Cole doesn’t consider travel a cure-all for poor mental health, but she thinks it belongs in the same conversation as the other things doctors tell aging patients to give priority to.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
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
Odds are that Sasaki won’t be a cure-all for the Dodgers’ late-game woes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2025
Velma T. working on the cure-all for whatever ails you.
From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool
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