1
as in to rehabilitate
to restore to a healthy condition
a low-fat vegetarian diet, moderate exercise, and stress management help heal a diseased heart heal the sick
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2
as in to recover
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
most of the soldiers could go home while they were still healing from their wounds
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3
as in to cure
to bring about recovery from
time heals all wounds, even those of the heart
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Recent Examples of heal
Since its founding, the Turtle Hospital has helped heal and release more than 1,500 sea turtles.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
As the area collectively healed, the dad turned his attention to the massive tree in his yard.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The crisis in the Catholic church will only truly heal when everyone acknowledges the institutional cancer that metastasized.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Luckily, there are cafes that will heal your wounded team just like Pokémon Centers.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
As the area collectively healed, the dad turned his attention to the massive tree in his yard.
—Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025
The crisis in the Catholic church will only truly heal when everyone acknowledges the institutional cancer that metastasized.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Luckily, there are cafes that will heal your wounded team just like Pokémon Centers.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heal
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Blackwell and his team got to work rehabilitating the declining species native to Mexico.—
John Leos,
AZCentral.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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For the show’s first season, the plan is to rehabilitate the life of two-time heavyweight champion Riddick Bowe.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
23 Sep. 2025
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Authorities said during an evening briefing that two additional bodies were recovered at the church, adding to an earlier death toll of two.—
Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
29 Sep. 2025
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By the first light of the next morning, search teams and an air ambulance went back to the command post and were able to recover the body of the victim, a 54-year-old man from Tennessee.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
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Under the guidance of regional GM Armando Kraenzlin, who credits PraMa with curing his frozen shoulder and improving his diet, the resort has embraced a more clinical approach to holistic health.—
Peter J. Frank,
Robb Report,
25 Sep. 2025
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There is currently no treatment that can cure, stop or reverse Huntington’s disease, but some of the symptoms can be treated.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
24 Sep. 2025
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The tri-mode seeker shares targeting information among all three modes, enabling StormBreaker to engage fixed or moving targets at any time of day and in all weather conditions, according to Raytheon.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Sep. 2025
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Oracle's economics are largely fixed and contracted, with the upside accruing to OpenAI.—
Fred Imbert,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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Bhattacharya noted that the United States’ investment in research has vastly improved outcomes for children with cancer.—
Jen Christensen,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
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However, the group also says that early detection can significantly improve treatment outcomes.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
1 Oct. 2025
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According to Stacy, the company’s reputation and extensive experience have given them the ability to alleviate any stress or hassles for the homeowner.—
Archway Homes,
Kansas City Star,
29 Sep. 2025
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My first infusion was 50 milligrams for 90 minutes, and over time increased to 95 milligrams over 75 minutes, with the addition of magnesium to alleviate anxiety.—
Soph Warnes,
CNN Money,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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He was treated at the same facility as Nichols.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Jillian, who police say had no involvement in the hit-and-run and was standing in her own yard, was later taken into custody and treated for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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To remedy this recall, dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary.—
Olivia Evans,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Hopefully, Thrice fan Margot Robbie can remedy this.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Heal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heal. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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