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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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
Rosemary has been used as a healing herb for centuries due to its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antimicrobial properties.
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Carley Millhone, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
Their watershed could take a decade to heal Feb. 1, 2025
Spawning is a biologically and energetically demanding endeavor for steelhead, and the process likely began in December or earlier, according to Evans.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Elevating your feet can: Improve blood flow Reduce stress on your feet
Reduce swelling
Propping your feet on a pillow while lying down can help your body naturally heal and reduce discomfort.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
That first week after Mary’s release proved oddly healing for Karina.
—Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
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Carley Millhone, Health, 23 Apr. 2025
Their watershed could take a decade to heal Feb. 1, 2025
Spawning is a biologically and energetically demanding endeavor for steelhead, and the process likely began in December or earlier, according to Evans.
—Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Elevating your feet can: Improve blood flow Reduce stress on your feet
Reduce swelling
Propping your feet on a pillow while lying down can help your body naturally heal and reduce discomfort.
—Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 22 Apr. 2025
That first week after Mary’s release proved oddly healing for Karina.
—Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heal
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Other West Coast marine mammal stranding facilities -- which rescue and rehabilitate marine animals -- have reported seeing the same.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Loading your audio article SAN JOSE — Sharks captain Logan Couture did everything in his power to become a full-time NHL player again, spending countless hours rehabilitating his bothersome groin injury and visiting several specialists on the East and West Coasts to find a solution.—
Curtis Pashelka,
Mercury News,
15 Apr. 2025
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Agents and forensic experts from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recovered and analyzed key evidence from the Tesla attack, including Molotov cocktails allegedly used in the arson.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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But his estate and the owners of the involved boats were sued by the U.S. Department of Justice to recover the cleanup costs.—
Steven Rosenfeld,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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However, there is no scientific evidence that supports the idea that this diet can prevent or cure cancer.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
25 Apr. 2025
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No matter what causes PD, its symptoms can often be alleviated—even though the disease cannot be cured.—
Daryl Austin,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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The city inspectors give landlords timelines to fix problems and can issue re-inspections, fines, penalties or even loss of rental permits.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025
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But most of what’s wrong with Recall is harder to fix Microsoft has actually addressed many of the specific, substantive Recall complaints raised by security researchers and our own reporting.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
21 Apr. 2025
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He’s had to be patient this season while training under Stanley, a new coach who wanted to improve Dezeurn’s stride.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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The move is an escalation in an ongoing battle over fluoride, which effectively prevents dental cavities and improves oral health.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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But, in an effort to alleviate some of the insult to injury this task requires, reach for your pile of leftover cardboard instead.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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If your solution doesn’t alleviate their pain, you'll get ignored.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Self Offense helps people identify subtle cues (e.g., saying ‘maybe’ or avoiding eye contact) and empowers them to treat those cues as legitimate expressions of self.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2025
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In medical settings, it's used to treat poisoning, overdoses, high cholesterol, hangovers, and upset stomach.—
Ashley Wong,
Health,
26 Apr. 2025
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After offset, the government may look to your regular income to remedy your defaulted loans through wage garnishment.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
25 Apr. 2025
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Here is what to do to help remedy this: • Audit Regularly: Make data audits a routine part of your marketing process to identify and resolve outdated or incomplete contact information.—
Ryan Ferrier,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Heal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heal. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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