as in recovery
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
the long period of healing following the operation
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as in medicinal
tending to cure disease or restore health
the native peoples of South America recognized the healing powers of the dried bark of the cinchona tree, formerly used as a specific in malaria
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as in rehabilitating
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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as in recovering
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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as in curing
to bring about recovery from
time heals all wounds, even those of the heart
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Recent Examples of healing
Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
This album explores heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery — universal themes.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
For acne, the process supports immune responses that promote healing.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
There will also be an optional family healing activity and spaces in the building will be staffed with mental health professionals.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
More athletes followed, getting very large tattoos that would otherwise have needed to be created across multiple sessions in a parlor, with bouts of healing in between—an arduous process that can take many weeks to complete.
—John Semley, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
The ambient, Jazz-fusion artist opens up about his musical journey, wellness practices, and how healing was the impetus for his debut album.
—Akili King, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
Some of the healing is undertaken locally, at a restoration laboratory owned by the Cineteca.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Asked about the suspect’s arraignment scheduled for Monday, Charlene said her family is concentrating on healing.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Robert Redford directed this 1998 drama about a mother (Kristin Scott Thomas) trying to help her daughter overcome trauma from a riding accident by bringing her to Montana, where Redford's rancher has a gift for healing horses and human hearts.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Sunday’s eclipse could bring breakthroughs in intimacy, financial partnerships, or even healing generational wounds.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 Sep. 2025
There’s something healing about caring for greenery, and there are multiple benefits to keeping them in your space.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Violence is not, and has never been, a solution for anything, and violence is certainly not healing.
—Kevin Powell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Cathedral Rock offers an iconic hike and, according to believers in healing energy portals (a major contingent in Sedona), harbors a powerful vortex.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Is it grounded in healing justice?
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
June Shaver's skin grafts were still healing, with scarring and related swelling only now starting, Larry Shaver said.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
Despite that rift, Rocky confirmed during his interview with Elle that the group is still intact, though there’s a lot of healing left to do.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2025
This album explores heartbreak, healing, and self-discovery — universal themes.
—Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 23 Sep. 2025
For acne, the process supports immune responses that promote healing.
—Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2025
There will also be an optional family healing activity and spaces in the building will be staffed with mental health professionals.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
More athletes followed, getting very large tattoos that would otherwise have needed to be created across multiple sessions in a parlor, with bouts of healing in between—an arduous process that can take many weeks to complete.
—John Semley, The Atlantic, 22 Sep. 2025
The ambient, Jazz-fusion artist opens up about his musical journey, wellness practices, and how healing was the impetus for his debut album.
—Akili King, Essence, 22 Sep. 2025
Some of the healing is undertaken locally, at a restoration laboratory owned by the Cineteca.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2025
Asked about the suspect’s arraignment scheduled for Monday, Charlene said her family is concentrating on healing.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Adjective
That becomes this very healing social situation.
—Simon Vozick-Levinson, Rolling Stone, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
The country is home to its own richly-layered history of healing techniques and traditions dating back thousands of years to indigenous people groups like the Aztecs and Mayas.
—Carley Rojas Ávila, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
Robert Redford directed this 1998 drama about a mother (Kristin Scott Thomas) trying to help her daughter overcome trauma from a riding accident by bringing her to Montana, where Redford's rancher has a gift for healing horses and human hearts.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Sunday’s eclipse could bring breakthroughs in intimacy, financial partnerships, or even healing generational wounds.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 14 Sep. 2025
There’s something healing about caring for greenery, and there are multiple benefits to keeping them in your space.
—Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Violence is not, and has never been, a solution for anything, and violence is certainly not healing.
—Kevin Powell, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Cathedral Rock offers an iconic hike and, according to believers in healing energy portals (a major contingent in Sedona), harbors a powerful vortex.
—New York Times, 10 Sep. 2025
Is it grounded in healing justice?
—Carmen Rios, Flow Space, 5 Sep. 2025
June Shaver's skin grafts were still healing, with scarring and related swelling only now starting, Larry Shaver said.
—Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for healing
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After months of recovery and a guest tango performance with Derek Hough last season, Ballas felt ready to compete again.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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Tyler Williams, the team’s vice president of player health and performance, has designed a strict game plan for hydration, including recovery smoothies.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Its remit has been to collect details of adverse events (side-effects of medicinal products), process case reports and keep regulators informed about emerging safety issues once drugs have entered the market.—
Aman Wasan,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The sharp, medicinal quality that most ouds have?—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Musgrove could be rewarded for his hard work rehabilitating his right elbow by securing a spot in the Padres’ bullpen in the postseason.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Sep. 2025
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Woodruff missed all last year and the first half of this season rehabilitating from shoulder surgery.—
John Perrotto,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Isaac Paredes is supposed to solve it but is still recovering from the type of injury that has torpedoed this season.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
22 Sep. 2025
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Despite this, Albon went on to secure P13, recovering six positions.—
Saajan Jogia,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Radiance appears to have been absorbed by the darkness, ending an ancient feud and curing the madness of the kingdom.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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It’s commonly used in gel nail polishes because of its curing efficiency and resistance to yellowing, according to cosmetic chemist Kelly Dobos.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Steven Sharp, 55 and paralyzed from the waist down, checked in at Diablo Valley Post Acute in April 2024 for six weeks of post-surgery rehabilitation, the lawsuit in Contra Costa County Superior Court said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The campus includes assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities and caregiver services are also available.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Maternal health remains under-researched compared to other therapeutic areas, and the pharmaceutical pipeline is thin—just 91 compounds in development, versus thousands for areas like neurology or dermatology.—
Shelley Stewart III,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Reminisce Reminiscence is a therapeutic activity often practiced by older adults with dementia.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The 80/20 principle brings clarity to what’s truly worth fixing.—
Jon Stojan,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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But the airport is in the middle of a massive $9 billion modernization effort that includes fixing or replacing hundreds of escalators, elevators and walkways.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Healing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/healing. Accessed 24 Sep. 2025.
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