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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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
Things that enact harm can also be used to help heal; things that can kill can also be used to cure.
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Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
The device was supposed to help breast cancer patients heal after a lumpectomy, which is the surgical procedure to remove tumors while keeping much of the breast intact.
—Annika Inampudi, Fortune, 17 June 2026
However, both sides are operating with unknowns on how and when the injury will truly heal.
—Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The former Iowa standout said the wound from being released by the Valkyries hasn’t fully healed.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
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Literary Hub, 17 June 2026
The device was supposed to help breast cancer patients heal after a lumpectomy, which is the surgical procedure to remove tumors while keeping much of the breast intact.
—Annika Inampudi, Fortune, 17 June 2026
However, both sides are operating with unknowns on how and when the injury will truly heal.
—Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
The former Iowa standout said the wound from being released by the Valkyries hasn’t fully healed.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heal
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Tax credits are given to the Michigan State Housing Development Authority, which then awards them to private developers who build or rehabilitate low- and moderate-income housing.—
Christina Zhang,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The 75-bed center will provide treatment, counseling and other services designed to rehabilitate minor offenders whose mental problems are contributing to them repeatedly ending up in police custody.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
16 June 2026
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Curacao attempted to recover from a lopsided defeat against Germany.—
Kellis Robinett,
Kansas City Star,
21 June 2026
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The consensus seems to be that the Mavs will target a point guard, which makes sense as the Mavs’ current lead guard, Kyrie Irving, is 34 and missed all of last season recovering from a torn ACL.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
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Little Havana is a short drive away, but the cafecitos at Versailles do not cure her nostalgia.—
Christine Armario,
Washington Post,
19 June 2026
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The rise followed a January 2025 episode of the Joe Rogan Experience podcast in which actor Mel Gibson claimed ivermectin and other drugs cured three friends with stage 4 cancer.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Players trudged out of Atlanta Stadium (AKA Mercedes-Benz Stadium) with their eyes fixed on the floor, not even entertaining the thought of engaging with questions.—
Pol Ballús,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Owners can contact or bring their vehicles to their local Ford dealership, where the issues will be fixed, free of charge.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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The Sparks improved to 7-0 in games when the four-time All-Star has six-plus assists (Plum had seven), and the team posted a season-high 28 assists.—
Joaquin Ruiz,
Los Angeles Times,
22 June 2026
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With the Ambassador Bridge and the tunnel being the current passageway, the economist said the Gordie Howe Bridge will alleviate the backups businesses have been seeing and are trying to avoid, while appeasing the many employees who travel back and forth for work.—
Julia Avant,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Even Carlos Carrasco, who has been designated for assignment by the Braves five times since last August, has eaten innings to alleviate the workload.—
Jesús Cano,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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Interest in kratom surged in the last couple of years as users have reported consuming the compound in the form of a pill, powder or tea to treat various ailments.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Families with young children could ride all the rides, see the shows and meet multiple characters in a day, if lines aren’t too long, but the park isn’t meant to be treated like a checklist.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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To remedy the issue, owners may take their vehicles to Ford dealerships, where the truck's powertrain control module software will be updated for free.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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To remedy the issue and take full advantage of tall ceilings in spaces like a closet, Murphy offers a solution.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 June 2026
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“Heal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heal. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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