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cured

  • past participle of cure.
  • past tense form of cure.

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Parkinson’s disease, according to the Mayo Clinic, is a nervous system movement disorder that worsens with time and cannot be cured.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 27, 2026

That can’t be cured, but it can be managed, especially if care starts early.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

In the original 2009 paper, the concept was that any food which required some form of cooking—including bread, cured sausages, corn chips, etc.—would be considered an “ultra” processed food product.

From Slate Jul. 12, 2026

I order cured tuna two ways – mojama, salt-cured and firm like jamón, and atún ahumado, smoked, like lox but bolder.

From Salon Jun. 23, 2026

“To be perfectly cured with some dope ice cream,” he added, raising himself up on his tiptoes to see how many more people were in front of him.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro