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
Microfinance, in which tiny loans are issued in communities not served by traditional banks, was presented as a capitalist cure-all for global poverty, gender inequality and lack of access to education.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 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
The series’ writers go to admirable lengths to explain why a cure-all mushroom could be potentially hazardous to our world.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 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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